President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Russia may resort to new cyberattacks, missile pressure, and intimidation. According to him, the Kremlin is also considering the possibility of carrying out a covert mobilisation.
Zelenskyy said this in an interview with the United News telethon.
“Putin cannot yet find a victory in this war. Unfortunately, we must acknowledge and understand what is happening. He is thinking about mobilization. He is thinking about how to deceive his people. To carry out mass mobilisation without announcing it,” the head of state explained.
In particular, this involves the use of “shadow contracts” and the possible blocking of borders. Zelenskyy noted that Ukraine is already seeing corresponding steps by Russia.
Putin needs to show Russians a victory in the war, but he will not have a victory in Ukraine.
“He needs to seize Donbas. We are not going to withdraw on our own. What can he sell as a victory? He will twist those Anchorage terms they discussed with the American side, with the U.S. president,” Zelenskyy said.
The president assured that no one will abandon people and “simply leave” Donbas, because there are no guarantees that Putin will not go further.