Zelenskyy says Russia trying to open «second front» against Ukraine

Zelenskyy met with his negotiation team to discuss the postponement of peace talks, the situation in the Middle East, and Russia’s plans to turn Iranian attacks into a second front. The head of state reported the discussion on social media.

U.S. talks postponed

«It is important that we are communicating with the American side 24/7, ” he said.

Zelenskyy said the U.S. postponed a meeting with Ukraine this week, citing Washington’s focus on Iran. He stressed that Ukraine is ready to meet «at any moment, in the format that can help and is realistic for ending the war.»

«The team reported on Russian plans, mainly based on our intelligence. I instructed them to contact American negotiators again to reaffirm our readiness for strategic cooperation for security, including drone defense, and to confirm our commitment to work toward ending Russia’s war against Ukraine, ” Zelenskyy said.

Russia aims to open «second front» against Ukraine and the West in the Middle East

He warned that Russia is trying to exploit the escalation in the Persian Gulf region to its advantage. Moscow aims to turn Iranian strikes on U.S. bases and neighbouring countries into a «second front» in the war against Ukraine and the West.

«This must not be allowed. Evil must not be allowed to coordinate, and civilian safety must be properly protected, ” he said.