Ukraine to beef up northern defences over Russian offensive plans
Ukraine is enhancing its northern defenses in response to perceived Russian offensive plans. President Zelenskiy indicated that intelligence suggests Russia is preparing for new operations from the north, particularly involving Belarus. Ukraine's military will increase its presence in the region while diplomatic efforts against Belarus are also being ramped up.
- ▪Ukraine will send reinforcements to its northern regions.
- ▪Zelenskiy mentioned five scenarios that Russia has planned for expanding the war.
- ▪Ukraine's Foreign Ministry is preparing additional diplomatic measures regarding Belarus.
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Ukraine to beef up northern defences over Russian offensive plansSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxFILE PHOTO: Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Andriy Yermak, head of the president's office, walk near the frontline with Russian-backed separatists in Popasna in Luhansk Region, Ukraine August 6, 2020. REUTERS/Gleb Garanich/File PhotoPublished May 20, 2026, 10:04 PMUpdated May 20, 2026, 10:04 PMKYIV, May 20 - Ukraine will send reinforcements to its northern regions and step up diplomatic pressure on Belarus to counter what Kyiv believes are Russian plans to launch a new offensive north of the capital, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said.Zelenskiy said Kyiv had become aware of five scenarios Russia had drawn up to expand the war through the north."We analysed…
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