From Zelenskyy – a warning about Moscow's intentions

From our perspective at Delfi, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's latest address carries a stark warning that underscores the persistent and evolving threat posed by Moscow. The intelligence shared, based on Russian General Staff documents, reveals a critical internal contradiction: Russia's military acknowledges its inability to fulfill the political leadership's directives, yet the leadership remains committed to further aggression. This highlights a dangerous disconnect, where battlefield realities are seemingly ignored in favor of continued expansionist ambitions.

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We have received specific documents from the Russian General Staff which confirm that the occupiers themselves admit that they cannot fulfill the tasks assigned by the political leadership.

Ukraine's forces are demonstrably weakening the Russian military's offensive capabilities, inflicting substantial losses. However, the report indicates that Russia is not deterred; instead, it plans to escalate by drawing more personnel into its military through expanded mobilization. This is a critical point for our partners to understand: the conflict is far from over, and Russia's capacity for sustained conflict, despite its current struggles, remains a significant concern.

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Ukrainian defense forces are weakening the Russian army's offensive capabilities, and the occupiers' losses are already approaching 60% of all losses.

President Zelenskyy's commitment to increasing Russian losses, leveraging drone technology, and tightening sanctions on Russia's war machine and energy sector is crucial. Equally important is Ukraine's pledge to share intelligence with partners regarding Russia's designs on NATO countries and its efforts to further entangle Belarus. This proactive information sharing is vital for collective security, particularly for nations in the Baltic region and Eastern Europe who are on the front lines of Russian geopolitical maneuvering.

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Despite this, the Russian political leadership plans further offensive operations and is preparing to involve more people, expanding mobilization processes in Russia itself.

What is particularly concerning from our regional viewpoint is the continued attempt to draw Belarus deeper into Russia's war effort. This expansion of the conflict zone, even if indirect, poses a direct threat to regional stability. Ukraine's role in not only defending its own sovereignty but also in acting as a bulwark against broader Russian expansionism cannot be overstated. Our partners must recognize the gravity of the situation and continue to provide unwavering support to Ukraine, not just for Ukraine's sake, but for the security of the entire European continent.

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We will also inform partners about the plans being further prepared in Moscow for operations against NATO countries, as well as about attempts to further involve Belarus in the implementation of Russia's goals.