What Budanov told Zelensky

We see the main pain points of the aggressor state and will strike appropriate blows for the sake of protecting our state and people, as well as for the sake of significantly reducing Russia's potential for aggression. We note the further intellectual regression of the Russian leadership.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy

President of Ukraine

According to the head of state, he received evidence from Kirill Budanov that Russia is preparing new military operations in Europe.

In addition, it was indicated that it was possible to record very tangible losses caused by sanctions to the Russian economic system.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasizes that this confirms our commitment to forcing Russia to end the war through increased sanctions and other pressure.

"We will inform our partners about the facts that our intelligence has obtained. We are preparing joint solutions for protection together, in particular with Britain and the European Union. I thank everyone in the world who helps us protect lives," the Ukrainian leader concluded.