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Zelenskyy says Russia is ‘making movements’ for new offensive operations
“Issues related to the security of Ukraine and Europe are discussed by all of us together. Any decision must add to our joint security capabilities. And if Russia refuses to stop the killings, it must be held accountable,” Zelenskyy said in a social media post.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that Russia army was not preparing to end the war, but “making movements that indicate preparations for new offensive operations” and urged allies to maintain unity and increase pressure on Moscow.
“We see that the Russian army is not preparing to end the war. On the contrary, they are making movements that indicate preparations for new offensive operations,” he said.
In a post on X, Zelenskyy said it was criticial that the unity of views “is not threatened,” as he urged partners to put more pressure on Russia.
“Issues related to the security of Ukraine and Europe are discussed by all of us together. Any decision must add to our joint security capabilities. And if Russia refuses to stop the killings, it must be held accountable,” Zelenskyy said.
Giving his backing to Donald Trump’s push for a summit with Vladimir Putin, he added: “Indeed, we all support President Trump’s determination, and together we must shape positions that will not allow Russia to deceive the world once again.”
I am grateful to the leaders of Europe for their clear support of our independence, territorial integrity, and precisely such an active approach to diplomacy that can help end this war with a dignified peace.
Indeed, we all support President Trump’s determination, and together…
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) August 12, 2025
“As long as they continue the war and occupation, all of us together must maintain our pressure – the pressure of strength, the pressure of sanctions, the pressure of diplomacy. I thank everyone who is helping. Peace through strength.”
Separately, Zelenskyy on Monday spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Monday, as he seeks to rally support for Ukraine beyond Europe.
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