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Zelenskyy Warns of New Major Russian Attack, Urges Continued Sanctions
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CNBC TV18•23-09-2026, 08:46
Zelenskyy Warns of New Major Russian Attack, Urges Continued Sanctions
- •Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Russia is preparing a new massive attack against Ukraine, based on intelligence.
- •Zelenskyy emphasized that discussions about easing sanctions against Russia are impossible while Ukrainians face constant missile and drone threats.
- •He met with British Prime Minister Andy Burnham and discussed securing new anti-aircraft defenses for Ukraine.
- •Russian forces have shifted tactics, deploying jet-powered drones that fly at higher altitudes, disrupting daily life more significantly.
- •Zelenskyy stated that Putin is neither winning nor losing the war, as human losses do not deter him, and he feels no pressure to negotiate.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that intelligence indicates Russia is preparing a new massive and major attack against Ukraine. He emphasized that Ukraine is in constant communication with its international allies to secure additional anti-aircraft defenses.
During his time in New York, Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed efforts to end the war with US President Donald Trump, which included exploring a potential bilateral ceasefire covering energy-related targets.
In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, Zelenskyy stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin is neither winning nor losing the war, noting that Putin does not feel compelled to hold direct negotiations to end the ongoing conflict.
