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Russia to Intensify Strikes on Ukraine After Zelensky Interview

Moscow announced plans to step up missile and drone attacks across Ukraine following an interview by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The Russian Defense Ministry stated the renewed airstrikes will target military facilities, defense industry sites, and related infrastructure. In response, German and European Union ambassadors vowed to remain in Kyiv despite warnings from Moscow urging diplomats and foreign nationals to evacuate due to the escalating strike threat. Kyiv also pledged to strike back at Russian oil refineries.

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  • ✓ The Russian Defense Ministry said Russian forces would step up attacks on military facilities, defense industry sites and related infrastructure in Kyiv and elsewhere in Ukraine.
  • ✓ German and EU ambassadors vowed to stay in Kyiv despite a Russian warning.
  • ✓ Russia warned diplomats and foreigners to leave Kyiv over a strike threat.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 13 independent reporting domains (95% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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Moscow formally announced an escalation of airstrikes targeting Ukrainian defense infrastructure following a media interview by President Volodymyr Zelensky.

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  1. Russia Vows Intensified Strikes on Kyiv After Zelensky Interview

    Moscow announced plans to step up missile and drone attacks across Ukraine following an interview by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The Russian Defense Ministry stated the renewed airstrikes will target military facilities, defense industry sites, and related infrastructure. In response, German and European Union ambassadors vowed to remain in Kyiv despite warnings from Moscow urging diplomats and foreign nationals to evacuate due to the escalating strike threat. Kyiv also pledged to strike back at Russian oil refineries.

    Why it matters

    The exchange follows a turbulent period of aerial bombardments aimed at crippling Ukraine's energy grid before winter. International backing remains a critical factor as diplomatic solidarity clashes with escalating military operations. Meanwhile, strategic posture indicators such as long-term military spending plans continue to shape the trajectory of the conflict.

    What is confirmed

    • The Russian Defense Ministry said Russian forces would step up attacks on military facilities, defense industry sites and related infrastructure in Kyiv and elsewhere in Ukraine.
    • German and EU ambassadors vowed to stay in Kyiv despite a Russian warning.
    • Russia warned diplomats and foreigners to leave Kyiv over a strike threat.

    Still unconfirmed

    • President Volodymyr Zelensky believes that Russia will intensify its attacks on Ukraine ahead of the US midterm elections.

    What to watch next

    • Actual deployment and frequency of new Russian airstrikes against Kyiv and regional defense infrastructure.
    • Response measures and counter-strikes by Ukrainian forces against Russian oil refineries.
    • Evacuation decisions by foreign diplomatic missions currently stationed in Kyiv.
    Sources used for this update (14)
    1. kyivindependent.com — Ukraine war latest: Record Russian military budget for 2027 confirms no interest in ending war
    2. Reuters — Russia to intensify strikes on Ukraine after Zelenskiy interview
    3. yahoo.com — German and EU ambassadors vow to stay in Kiev despite Russian warning
    4. The Moscow Times — Russia to Intensify Strikes on Ukraine After Zelensky Interview
    5. politico.eu — Moscow says it will step up strikes on Ukraine after Kyiv vows to hit Russian oil refineries
    6. Al Arabiya English — Russia warns diplomats, foreigners to leave Kyiv over strike threat
    7. www.koreatimes.co.kr — Ukraine will hit Russian refineries in response to Moscow's 'new doctrine' of airstrikes, Zelenskiy says
    8. jen.jiji.com — TV ratings, Italy-Turkey on Rai1 wins prime time with 38.1% share
    9. jen.jiji.com — France, school protests also today, teachers alongside students
    10. www.themoscowtimes.com — Russia to Intensify Strikes on Ukraine After Zelensky Interview
    11. metro.co.uk — Moment missile strikes bridge with Russia 'trying to slice Kyiv in two' | News World
    12. www.rt.com — Zelensky lashes out at Ukraine’s Western backers — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union
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