Zelenskyy Warns of Potential Russian Missile Strike and Increased Threat from Belarus

President Zelenskyy has raised concerns about a potential Russian missile strike using the Oreshnik missile, based on intelligence from Kyiv's US and European partners. This development signals a possible escalation in the types of weaponry Russia may deploy. Historically, Russia attacked Dnipro in November 2024 and Lviv Oblast in January 2026 with the same missile.

Furthermore, Zelenskyy addressed the threat from Belarus, stating that Ukraine will reinforce its northern regions. Oleksandr Syrskyi, Ukraine’s top army commander, noted that the Russian general staff is actively planning offensive operations from the north. In the initial full-scale invasion in 2022, Ukraine successfully repelled a Russian armored column that attempted to attack Kyiv from the north.

In other news, Ukrainian drone attacks have forced major oil refineries in central Russia to halt or scale back fuel output. This has reduced Russia’s refining capacity by a significant margin, impacting its fuel output and exports. Moscow has introduced a gasoline exports ban, and the Ukrainian strikes have reduced Russia’s crude oil exports, adding pressure to Moscow’s federal budget.

The UK government faced scrutiny over its latest package of sanctions on Russian oil and gas, which initially exempted diesel and jet fuel made in other countries using Russian oil. Ukrainian officials expressed disappointment, emphasizing the need for physical sanctions on Russia to effectively halt the war. Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine had been in contact with Britain and expects the issue to be discussed bilaterally.

The Oreshnik missile is an intermediate-range ballistic missile that Russia has reportedly prepared to use in strikes against Ukraine.

Ukraine is reinforcing its northern regions due to concerns about potential offensive operations from Belarus, supported by Russia.

Ukrainian drone attacks have forced major oil refineries in central Russia to halt or scale back fuel output, impacting Russia's refining capacity and exports.

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