--> Russia preparing ‘new massive strike’ against Ukraine — Zelensky May 29, 2026 10:37 pm This image grab from a video filmed on December 23, 2025 and provided by the Ukrainian Presidential Office shows Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky addressing in Kyiv. (Photo by Handout / UKRAINIAN PRESIDENTIAL OFFICE / AFP) Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday that Russia was preparing a “massive new strike” on the country and called on the population to take action to “protect your lives”. Kyiv was hit particularly hard last weekend by a huge Russian bombardment attack — one of the largest since the Kremlin’s full-scale invasion in 2022. Moscow has warned foreign diplomats to leave Kyiv, threatening to escalate attacks as it seeks revenge for a Ukrainian strike on a dormitory and a vocational high school in the Russian-occupied Luhansk region, which Moscow says left 21 people dead. “We have intelligence information about Russia preparing a new massive strike,” Zelensky said in a social media message. “Please pay attention to air alerts, protect your lives. Our services are working efficiently and are prepared; the Air Force and other defenders of our skies will be on duty 24/7, as always.” Related News Another Nigerian killed fighting for Russian forces – Report Ukraine says another Nigerian killed fighting for russian forces Four killed as Russia unleashes major missile, drone attack on Ukraine The Ukrainian president has reiterated his call to allies to allow and finance the supply of Patriot missiles, which can intercept Russian ballistic missiles. He wrote to US President Donald Trump and the US Congress earlier this week asking for Patriot systems to respond to the intensifying Russian air attacks. Ukraine has also stepped up its strikes on occupied territories and on Russia in retaliation for the daily Russian bombardments. US-mediated efforts to negotiate an end to the conflict have stalled since the outbreak of war in the Middle East, which is absorbing Washington’s attention and resources. AFP Kindly share this story: Stay informed and ahead of the curve! Follow The Punch Newspaper on WhatsApp for real-time updates, breaking news, and exclusive content. Don't miss a headline – join now! Stay in the know—fast. Get instant alerts, breaking headlines, and exclusive stories with the Punch News App. Download now and never miss a beat.
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