Russia is certainly not preparing for a ceasefire or the conclusion of the war, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenski said.
Zełenski on Orders for Russian Forces
In an evening address, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenski disclosed that Ukrainian intelligence has no evidence the Russian troops have received orders to prepare for a ceasefire. He revealed an intelligence report and military command assessment showing what Putin expects and what he is truly preparing for. “Russia is definitely not preparing for a ceasefire or the end of the war,” he said. “Putin is determined to present a meeting with the United States as a personal victory and then proceed exactly as before, exerting the same pressure on Ukraine that he has been doing.” He added that nothing up to now indicates the Russians have received any signals indicating the need to prepare for a post‑war situation. On the contrary, they are regrouping their forces to suggest preparations for new offensive operations. Kyiv is informing its partners about the real battlefield situation, diplomacy and future Russian plans.
Russian Attack on Donetsk Region
During the night from Sunday to Monday, Russian forces attacked the Donetsk region. Two individuals were wounded—men aged 52 and 31—according to the regional military administration commander Serhiy Lysak. Russians used drones and artillery. Private houses, commercial buildings, cars and a high school sustained damage. The previous day Russian forces struck Zaporizhzhia. Evacuation efforts lasted several hours, with 20 people injured, one of whom rescuers pulled from the rubble of destroyed buildings.
War in Ukraine: Russia Breaks Front Line Near Dobr
On Monday, Ukrainian analytical center Deep State reported that the Russians have broken a ten‑kilometre stretch of the front line near the Dobro region in Donetsk. Ukrainians claim the Russian armies have recently captured two settlements near Dobro and are mobilizing forces in the area to continue advances deep into Ukraine.
