Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky warns Putin is planning fresh ground invasion despite ceasefire pleas
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has warned Russia are planning a fresh ground assault into eastern Ukraine, despite Vladimir Putin’s support for a ceasefire.
Mr Zelensky said Mr Putin’s troops are “building up forces” across the border from Ukraine’s Sumy region.
His comments come after he joined 29 other world leaders on Saturday for a meeting hosted by Sir Keir Starmer.
“We are also observing directions along our eastern border of Ukraine, where the Russian army is building up forces,” Mr Zelensky wrote on X.
“This indicates an intention to attack our Sumy region. We are aware of this, and will counter it. I would like all partners to understand exactly what Putin is planning, what he is preparing for, and what he will be ignoring.”
The Ukrainian president also urged Kyiv’s Western allies to give “a clear position” on security guarantees including about a potential foreign troop contingent on Ukrainian soil with a US backstop.
Mr Putin said on Thursday that he supported in principle US president Donald Trump’s proposal for a 30-day ceasefire with Ukraine, but that Russia would fight on until several crucial conditions were worked out.
