Zelensky says intel points to Russia planning massive assault

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told the nation on Tuesday that fresh intelligence shows Russia is gearing up for a massive attack on Ukraine. He delivered the warning in his nightly video address on October 6, 2026. Ukrainian security services and the air force said they stand ready to meet the threat as far as current defence assets allow. Zelensky added that Ukraine’s ability to hold off a new Russian offensive hinges on the weapons its allies can supply. He urged every leader and country with defensive capabilities to provide the needed equipment. The president stressed that strong political will from the United States, European nations and other partners is critically important.

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Ukraine’s request for more arms reflects the country’s reliance on Western support since the war began, and the call for political will highlights the ongoing debate in partner nations over the scale of military aid.