Zelenskyy vs. Putin: Drone Attack Chaos 💥🔥
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Russia’s Deceptive Claims
Russia’s assertion that it successfully thwarted a drone attack on President Putin’s residence is “typical Russian lies,” according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Following a two-hour meeting with Donald Trump in Florida on Sunday, Zelenskyy accused Russia of attempting to sabotage peace talks and preparing to bomb government buildings. He described the Kremlin’s claim as a “complete fabrication” designed to justify further attacks against Ukraine, including Kyiv, and to mask Russia’s continued refusal to take steps to end the conflict. Zelenskyy cited Russia’s September bombing of the cabinet ministers’ building in central Kyiv as a parallel, warning that a similar strike against a main government complex in the capital was likely.
A Calculated Information Campaign
Latest bellicose threats appear to be part of a KGB-style informational campaign targeting both Russians and the White House. This followed a lengthy call between the two leaders on Saturday. Ukraine’s foreign minister, Andrii Sybiha, stated that Moscow was employing the tactic of accusing the other side of “what you are doing or planning yourself,” emphasizing that Kyiv only attacks “legitimate military targets” on enemy territory and is defending itself from Russian aggression. Earlier, President Zelenskyy revealed that the US had offered “strong” security guarantees to Ukraine for 15 years, although he acknowledged that the country’s eastern Donbas region remained unresolved following his discussions with Donald Trump at the US president’s Mar-a-Lago residence.
US Security Guarantees & a New Strategy
President Zelenskyy expressed relief that a repeat of the humiliating scenes from February – when Donald Trump dismissed him from the Oval Office – did not occur at the Mar-a-Lago meeting. The discussions included President Trump’s assertions, such as his claim that “Russia wants to see a very successful Ukraine,” and his refusal to condemn the Kremlin’s large-scale air attack on Kyiv over the weekend, involving more than 500 drones, which he countered by stating “Ukraine has made very strong attacks as well.”
Unfulfilled Promises & the Path Forward
President Zelenskyy revealed that the US had offered “strong” security guarantees to Ukraine for 15 years, although he acknowledged that the country’s eastern Donbas region remained unresolved following his discussions with Donald Trump at the US president’s Mar-a-Lago residence. Kyiv views these guarantees as crucial for deterring further Russian aggression in the event of a peace deal. Zelenskyy conceded that previous assurances – including the US and UK-backed 1994 Budapest Memorandum guaranteeing Ukraine’s borders – “did not work.” The specifics of the latest US commitments remain unclear.
International Monitoring: A Key Component
Donald Trump has ruled out deploying peacekeeping troops; Zelenskyy suggested that the presence of international monitors in a postwar Ukraine would represent the most effective form of security and provide reassurance to the country’s citizens.
Substance vs. Rhetoric
During talks held on Sunday between US and Ukrainian delegations, Ukrainian officials described the discussions as “great” and “substantive.” President Zelenskyy expressed relief that a repeat of the humiliating scenes from February – when Donald Trump dismissed him from the Oval Office – did not occur at the Mar-a-Lago meeting.