Before the meeting with Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker, the head of state said that, according to Ukrainian intelligence data, the Russians are preparing a new massive strike on Ukraine.
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“I informed the Chancellor about our intelligence data that the Russians are preparing a new massive strike on Ukrainian cities and communities. It is very important that partners respond jointly to these shellings, primarily by supplying anti-ballistic measures,” he said.
“We have intelligence information that Russia is preparing for a new massive strike. It is important that all our partners know what is happening, and that Russia continues to rely on missiles and further war, rather than diplomatic steps. Above all, this means that additional sanctions pressure measures on Russia are needed and that our agreements with partners on air defense cannot be delayed,” said V. Zelensky in a statement on the Telegram channel.
He assured that he discussed the relevant tasks with Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha: what needs to be done in the coming weeks and what partner steps can most effectively support defense.
“Anti-ballistic protection is the main task. We are also preparing detailed proposals for a new European sanctions package and additional measures to combat the circumvention of existing sanctions. Thanks to everyone who helps save lives!” said V. Zelensky.
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On May 29, Ukraine’s permanent representative to the UN Andriy Melnyk stated that Russian propaganda actually admitted that the Russian military does not distinguish between military and civilian targets during attacks on Kyiv.
On May 25, the country’s Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said during a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio that Russia “is starting strikes on Kyiv targets,” reported the Russian propaganda agency TASS.
S. Lavrov also told M. Rubio that the US should evacuate diplomatic staff from Kyiv.
Earlier that same day, the Russian Foreign Ministry stated that the Russians are starting “consistent systematic strikes” on Kyiv’s military-industrial enterprises and urged foreigners to leave the Ukrainian capital “as soon as possible.”
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