The previously undisclosed documents are part of a larger leak of US secrets that emerged last month. According to the American newspaper, the documents paint the image of a leader with “aggressive instincts” which contrasts with his public image as a calm and stoic statesman who resists attacks from Russia.
At a January meeting, according to Pentagon documents, Zelensky suggested “carrying out attacks in Russia” and sending Ukrainian ground troops into enemy territory to “occupy unspecified Russian border towns.”
Hungarian industry “destroys”
In a subsequent conversation in February between Zelensky and Deputy Prime Minister Svridenko, the president allegedly suggested “blowing up” the Druzhba pipeline, which supplies Hungary with oil, in order to revive Hungarian industry. heavily dependent on Russian oil. destroy’. Although Hungary is a member of NATO, Hungarian leader Orban is seen as the Kremlin’s friendliest leader in Europe.
“Ukraine has every right to protect itself, and so do we. Ukraine hasn’t occupied anyone, but vice versa,” Zelenskyj is quoted as saying. “When so many people have died and there have been mass graves and our people have been tortured, I’m sure we have to use all the tricks.”
Long range missiles
Particularly sensitive is the use of long-range missiles, Zelensky’s fervent desire, to strike targets inside Russia. The US fears the conflict in Ukraine could spiral out of control, leading to a catastrophic standoff between the US and Russia.
Earlier this month it was announced that the UK had supplied Ukraine with long-range cruise missiles. So reported CNN based on high-ranking Western sources. It is unclear whether the United States has shared documents containing Zelensky’s plans with other allies of Ukraine.