Zelenskyy says Ukraine did not receive early warning from partners on overnight strikes in Kyiv

In a statement on US social media company X, Zelenskyy claimed that over 100 different weapons were used in overnight strikes by Russia, including ballistic missiles, hitting civilian infrastructure.

“Unfortunately, we received no early warning from our partners about this strike. Intelligence on Russian ballistic missile launches helps save lives, and this is one of the most critical issues. This is precisely what helps prevent people from being killed – when there is an early warning about ballistic missiles,” Zelenskyy said.

Commenting on an energy ceasefire between Moscow and Kyiv announced by US President Donald Trump, Zelenskyy said Ukraine has not carried out strikes on Russian oil refineries or on the country’s energy sector in general for the two days since the announcement.

“But Russia did not heed the American President. During this time, the Russians have attacked both our energy facilities and our critical infrastructure, sending absolutely clear signals that they have no intention of refraining from strikes on Ukraine,” Zelenskyy added.

He said Ukraine’s readiness for “reciprocal steps toward de-escalation” has not changed, arguing “effective” pressure on Russia is needed for de-escalation, and that wars end “when the aggressor realizes that it cannot prolong the war.”

“Global pressure on Russia contributes to exactly that – bringing peace closer. But direct or indirect support for Russia, slowing down assistance to Ukraine, and making it harder to protect lives against ballistic missiles will certainly not help bring peace. Everyone needs peace. A strong America, a strong Europe, and strong partners are needed,” he added.

The Kyiv City Military Administration said in a separate Telegram statement that one person was injured in a strike that affected a residential building in the capital’s Darnytskyi district, as Ukraine claimed downing 88 out of 108 drones launched by Russia overnight.

In a statement, the country’s Air Force added that Moscow launched five Iskander-M/S-400 ballistic missiles against Ukraine from the Russian border region of Bryansk.

Separately, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha told a panel of the Warsaw Security Forum in Poland that Kyiv continues to receive intelligence data from the US.

“Yes, we continue this cooperation (with the American side). And, also, it is true that yesterday’s attack, or night attack, (the) air raid alert was launched with a delay. But it is because of (the) special type of the weaponry which was used by (the) Russian side,” Sybiha said.

The Financial Times, citing people familiar with the matter, reported over the weekend that US envoys, in talks with their Ukrainian counterparts on Friday, raised the possibility of cutting off intelligence sharing to Kyiv if it did not heed Washington’s warning to halt energy strikes in Russia.