[56446] Zelenskyy: Russia has no intention of ending the war; Ukraine prepares for escalation

Zelenskyy warns of escalation: "Russia does not intend to end the war"

In a series of reports published on May 11, 2026, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy clarified that Ukraine is preparing for a new wave of Russian attacks. On the Труха⚡️Україна channel, the President was quoted as saying: "We are preparing for new attacks, Russia does not intend to end the war." Similar remarks were carried by ТСН новини and Цензор.НЕТ, where Zelenskyy emphasized that despite the continued hostile actions from Moscow, Ukraine continues to work for peace and the defense of its independence.

Cooperation and diplomacy

Zelenskyy detailed significant progress on the international front. As published on the Zelenskiy / Official channel, Ukraine is maintaining contacts with about 20 countries within the framework of the Drone Deals project. According to the Оперативний ЗСУ channel, Ukraine is working on signing a similar agreement with Canada and is focused on the joint production of anti-missile missiles and air defense. In addition, Ruslan Umerov reported to the President on contacts with the US, which is acting as a mediator in the prisoner exchange issue.

Assessments and criticism

At the same time, analyses published in Всевидящее ОКО (known for its criticism of the administration's conduct in Moscow) raise claims that the US is considering proposals to freeze the war situation in exchange for the lifting of sanctions on Russia, a step that, according to the report, could leave Ukraine without adequate security guarantees. On the other hand, the BBC NEWS Україна channel noted that the agenda also includes domestic issues, such as tightening oversight of recruitment procedures and international assistance in the rehabilitation of deported children.

In summary, while the political system in Ukraine is trying to consolidate support for independent military production and technology-based partnerships, high military alertness continues in the absence of any sign of de-escalation from the Kremlin, a position that receives broad consensus across most local news channels.