Zelensky warns Russia may attack during US midterms

Conflict · First reported 2 Nov, 21:35 · Updated 21:46

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Russia could use the US midterm elections to launch a large attack on Ukraine, particularly against energy and logistics targets. He urged the United States and its allies to increase pressure on Moscow.

Zelensky said Ukraine had intelligence that Russia was preparing a major attack, with energy and logistics among the expected targets.
He warned that attention to Tuesday’s US midterms could leave Ukraine’s difficulties with air defenses overlooked.
Zelensky called on the United States and its allies to pressure Russia to end the war.

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Key facts

Warning: Zelensky said Russia was preparing a major attack on Ukraine.
Targets identified: Energy and logistics.
Timing referenced: The warning concerned Tuesday’s US midterm elections.
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