Archive · 26 Sep 2025
Zelensky Warns Russia, Russia Calls Threat Irresponsible
President Zelenskyy of Ukraine told Russia they should know where their bomb shelters are.
He said if Russia doesn't stop the war, they'll need them.
He also said he wants to end the war more than to stay in his job.
Russia thinks Zelenskyy is just making empty threats.
He hopes to get more weapons from the US to strike deep into Russia, but hasn't said what kind.
Zelenskyy warned that Ukraine could target the Kremlin.
Russia called Zelenskyy's threats irresponsible.
Zelenskyy stated his focus is ending the war, not seeking reelection.
Zelenskyy said he wants more powerful weapons from the US.
Zelenskyy indicated Ukraine would not target Russian civilians.
- Who
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Russia
- What
- Zelenskyy warned Russia about potential strikes and his commitment to ending the war.
- When
- September 2024
- Where
- Ukraine and Russia
- Why
- To pressure Russia and signal his priorities.
Ukraine's Perspective
Russia's Perspective
Threats and Warnings
Ukraine's Perspective
Ukraine is issuing warnings to Russia about potential attacks on the Kremlin to cease the war.
Russia's Perspective
Russia views the threats as irresponsible.
Zelenskyy's Priorities
Ukraine's Perspective
Zelenskyy prioritizes ending the war and will not seek reelection.
Russia's Perspective
N/A
- Key Figure
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy
- Event
- Ukraine-Russia War
- Threat
- Potential strike on the Kremlin
- Russian Response
- Called Zelenskyy's threat irresponsible
- Zelenskyy's Priority
- Ending the War
Sources
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