“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 recordOctober 19, 2025
He wants [a] disaster — [an] energy disaster during this winter by attacking us, each day 500 Iranian drones and 20 to 30 missiles.
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy
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nypost.com

Editor's note · Context

Zelensky describes the Russian strategy of escalating attacks during winter.

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