Zelenskyy: Russia Preparing 'Massive Attack' on Ukraine — SkimNews
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- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Tuesday (October 6, 2026) that updated intelligence indicates Russia is preparing a 'massive attack' on Ukraine, in his nightly video address.
- Ukraine's air force and services are ready to respond 'to the extent permitted by our available means of defence,' Zelenskyy stated.
- Ukraine's defensive position depends largely on what allies provide in weaponry, Zelenskyy said in the address.
- The United States, Europe, and other partners must demonstrate the political will to supply the defensive capabilities Ukraine needs, Zelenskyy emphasized.
- The statement was published on October 7, 2026, with Zelenskyy tying Ukraine's readiness directly to allied resupply decisions.
Why it matters: Zelenskyy's own caveat — that Ukraine can only respond within its existing means — turns the 'massive attack' warning into a direct appeal for allied weapons deliveries. If political will in Washington and European capitals doesn't translate into resupplied air defences, Ukraine will face the assault with whatever it currently has on hand.
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