President Zelensky unequivocally stated — this is a diagnosis indicating a serious situation with Russia’s aggression against Ukraine
In his latest statement, President Volodymyr Zelensky commented on the massive air strikes that lasted for three consecutive days, emphasizing that their scale and audacity are only increasing. According to him, these attacks are becoming more and more daring and targeted, and are increasingly reaching levels that cause serious concern and require the immediate reaction of the international community. The head of state's address on May 26 conveys a clear message: Russia, boldly and shamelessly, is taking advantage of the opportunity to promote its diplomatic initiatives regarding a "peace memorandum," while continuing to attack Ukrainian targets every minute. These periodic attacks, which do not stop day or night, inevitably raise questions about Moscow’s true intentions. According to Zelensky, ongoing military violence is not just tactical actions but a full-fledged diagnosis, a sign of a disease of destruction and annihilation, which, in the Ukrainian leader’s assessment, deserves complete and ruthless pressure. Only this way can the aggressor be paused and its capacity for new offensives reduced. The president also detailed the scale of the Russian strike: over the past three days, Ukrainian forces have shot down more than 900 suicide drones used by Russia from frontline positions, including ballistic and cruise missiles. This, he said, indicates a conscious choice by the Russian leadership to continue the path of destruction and terror, destroying infrastructure, civilian populations, and residential buildings. Zelensky called for harsher sanctions against Russia, emphasizing the need for technical and political pressure. He reminded that together with the USA, the European Union, and other like-minded countries, wide and effective restrictions must be introduced to make Russia cease its reckless war and start respecting international law and the efforts of the global community. According to him, such sanctions would guarantee not only forcing Russia to stop active combat operations but also compelling it to respect the world order established in this war, reducing the Kremlin’s capacity for new aggressive steps. The state continues to insist that Putin’s actions are not just a military conflict but a manifestation of a deep diagnosis of the "disease" of Kremlin’s aggression and imperial ambitions. The increase in missile and drone strikes, which in recent days have alarmed Ukrainian cities and villages, is a manifestation of the strategic policy of the Russian command — brutal and destructive, aimed not only at military infrastructure but also at civilians. According to official data, before and during the recent attacks, Ukrainian forces actively countered air threats. On the night of May 24, Russians managed to launch 14 Iskander-M and KN-23 ballistic missiles, as well as over 250 attack drones on Ukraine. Six missiles and 128 drones were shot down, while another 117 drones were neutralized through EW systems and localization measures. The following night, Russian forces carried out a combined attack with over 300 air assault means, with more than three hundred being destroyed or activated. On May 26, a third consecutive large-scale missile and drone assault took place, employing 364 means. Ukrainian air defenses responded by destroying nine cruise missiles and neutralizing 288 enemy drones, once again highlighting the ability of Ukrainian defenders to effectively counter Russian aggression and reduce the extent of destruction. However, despite significant losses and active defense, the consequences of Russian strikes remain destructive, and their strategy is becoming increasingly audacious. Overall, the situation remains tense and complex. It also illustrates that it is essential to act as quickly and decisively as possible: to intensify sanctions and mobilize additional resources to protect the Ukrainian population and strategic objects. Zelensky is convinced that only thus can Moscow’s plan be broken and the peace so desperately desired be restored.