“If the sides can't resolve an issue, I will have to resolve it.”
“Important reports from combat commanders on the situation in the most intense directions.”
“We focused on the need for a larger-scale supply of drones used at operational depth.”
“Preparing for winter is an extremely important priority, and Ukraine must be ready for every threat that may arise.”
“Under this arrangement [with Syrskyi as commander], I personally do not know how the war can be won.”

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On the recordJune 18, 2026
We certainly do not want Ukraine to be burning because of the enemy. But if Ukraine is burning, your Moscow will be burning as well.
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy
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foreignpolicy.com

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Zelensky warns of retaliation against Russia.

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