Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has revealed alarming data obtained by Ukrainian military intelligence. According to new internal Russian documents that have come into Kyiv's possession, the Kremlin has set a clear political task for itself: the systematic restriction of Ukraine's ties with key global partners.
The head of state emphasized that Russia's plans for isolation concern not only Western countries but also a number of states with which Ukraine has been actively developing cooperation in recent times. In particular, this refers to Moldova, the countries of the South Caucasus, as well as states in the Middle East and the Persian Gulf.
Enemy Strategy: Severing Ties
As Zelensky noted, Moscow views the restriction of security, economic, and strategic ties between Kyiv and these regions as one of the main goals of its policy. Russia seeks not just to wage a military struggle, but to completely cut Ukraine off from the global context, depriving it of the ability to expand its sovereignty and strengthen security through international partnership.
However, according to the Ukrainian leader, these exposed plans only confirm the correctness of the course chosen by Kyiv. The fact that Russia is so actively trying to block these ties is evidence of their effectiveness. Zelensky stated that Ukraine and its partners are moving on the right path towards the complete neutralization of Russian influence.
The Cost of Sanctions and the Threat of Mobilization
In his speech, the president also touched upon the topic of international pressure on the aggressor. He reminded that achieving a just peace and guaranteeing security is possible only under the condition of strengthening political and economic pressure on Russia. Zelensky categorically warned against weakening or lifting sanctions, pointing out that any steps in this direction will not lead to dialogue, but will only strengthen the military potential of the Russian army.
Furthermore, the head of state did not rule out a scenario in which Russia might resort to a new wave of mobilization. According to him, such measures could be taken to compensate for the significant personnel losses that the Russian army is suffering during the war against Ukraine.