Zelenskiy Warns Russia Is Preparing Massive Attack on Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy warned on Tuesday that Russia is preparing a potentially massive attack on Ukraine, citing the latest intelligence gathered by Ukrainian authorities.

In his nightly video address, Zelenskiy said updated intelligence indicated Moscow was making preparations for a major assault. He added that Ukraine’s military services and air force were preparing to respond with the defensive resources currently available to them.

“There is updated intelligence indicating that Russia is preparing a massive attack,” Zelenskiy said.

The Ukrainian leader stressed that the country’s ability to withstand another large-scale Russian attack will depend heavily on continued military assistance from international allies. Ukraine has repeatedly sought additional weapons and air defense capabilities from Western governments as the war continues.

Zelenskiy said Ukrainian forces were ready to respond to any Russian offensive but acknowledged that their defensive capacity remained constrained by the equipment and weapons at their disposal.

“A great deal depends on our partners, on every leader and every country in the world that has the defensive capabilities we need and can provide them to us,” he said.

The warning places renewed attention on military assistance from the United States, European countries and Ukraine’s other international partners. Zelenskiy urged governments possessing the necessary defense systems to demonstrate the political commitment required to provide them to Kyiv.

“It is critically important that there be the political will to do so, particularly in the United States, in Europe and among our other partners,” Zelenskiy said.

His comments signal growing concern in Kyiv over the possibility of another significant Russian attack and underline Ukraine’s continued reliance on foreign military support. As Ukrainian forces prepare for the potential assault, securing additional defensive weapons could prove crucial to the country’s ability to protect its cities, infrastructure and military positions from Russian strikes.