Archive · 23 Sep 2026
Zelenskiy Warns Russia Is Preparing New Massive Attack
Ukraine’s president says Russia may be preparing another very large attack.
He said Ukraine is working with other countries to obtain more air defenses.
He also said sanctions against Russia should not be eased while attacks continue.
Russia has been using missiles and drones against Ukraine.
Recently, the attacks have reportedly happened throughout the day instead of mostly at night.
Russia has also used faster jet-powered drones that can fly higher and avoid some defenses.
Russian troops are slowly advancing in Ukraine’s Donetsk region, but the front line has changed little for months.
Zelenskiy said he discussed ending the war with Donald Trump in New York.
He believes Vladimir Putin does not feel enough pressure to stop fighting.
Volodymyr Zelenskiy said intelligence indicates Russia is preparing a new massive attack on Ukraine.
Ukraine is communicating with allies to secure additional anti-aircraft defenses, he said.
Zelenskiy opposed easing sanctions while Ukrainians remain under daily missile and drone threats.
Russian forces have shifted from mainly overnight strikes to repeated barrages throughout the day, including jet-powered drones.
Zelenskiy said Vladimir Putin is neither winning nor losing the war and does not feel compelled to negotiate directly.
- Who
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Russia was preparing a new attack; Russian forces and President Vladimir Putin were also central to his comments.
- What
- Zelenskiy warned of a possible new massive Russian attack and discussed Ukraine’s need for stronger air defenses and continued sanctions.
- When
- The comments were reported on September 22 and published on Tuesday.
- Where
- The warning was posted on Telegram after a meeting on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly; related discussions took place in New York.
- Why
- Zelenskiy said Ukrainians remain under daily missile and drone threats and that Russia’s recent attacks have intensified and changed tactics.
- Warning
- Zelenskiy said intelligence indicated Russia was preparing a new massive attack.
- Air defenses
- Ukraine is in constant communication with allies about securing new anti-aircraft defenses.
- Russian tactics
- Russian forces have reportedly shifted toward repeated daytime barrages in addition to large overnight attacks.
- Jet-powered drones
- The drones fly at higher altitudes and can evade air defenses, according to the report.
- Front line
- Russian troops are advancing slowly through Donetsk, while the front line has changed little for many months.
- Diplomatic discussions
- Zelenskiy discussed efforts to end the war with Donald Trump, including a possible ceasefire covering energy-related targets.
- Zelenskiy’s assessment
- He said Putin is neither winning nor losing the war and does not feel compelled to hold direct negotiations.
