Kyiv briefs Kellogg on Russia’s war plans to 2036: Budanov delivers stark warning

A briefing took place in Kyiv with the participation of Ukraine’s security and defense sector leadership for a U.S. delegation led by the Special Presidential Representative for Ukraine, Keith Kellogg.

Defence Intelligence of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine reports this.

The event included Defence Minister Rustem Umerov, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Oleksandr Syrskyi, Chief of the General Staff Andriy Hnatov, intelligence chiefs Kyrylo Budanov and Vadym Skibitskyi, and representatives of the intelligence community.

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The Ukrainian side presented current assessments of the operational situation, the Kremlin’s plans until 2036, and analysis regarding Russia’s preparations for a large-scale war not only against Ukraine but also against NATO countries.

«The Kremlin’s imperial ambitions are not limited to Ukraine — they encompass all of Europe. However, with the support of the United States, we are capable of stopping Russia and neutralizing its military potential, ” Budanov emphasized.

Force is the only language Russia understands

Budanov thanked the U.S. government and people for their consistent political, economic, and military support for Ukraine. He also stressed that the Kremlin only recognizes the language of force.

«Russia only respects strength — it is through strength that we will achieve lasting peace, ” the chief of the Defence Intelligence stated.