Budanov reports on Russian plans for an offensive at the Stavka meeting
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Budanov informed Zelenskyy about Russia's plans for offensive actions in the spring and summer, and Ukraine will respond to any hostile actions by the aggressor state.
During a meeting of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff, Chief of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine Kyrylo Budanov presented a report on the intentions of the aggressor state of Russia to President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy . The Head of State said this in his evening video address, UNN reports.
Two important intelligence reports - by the head of the Foreign Intelligence Service, Ivashchenko, and the head of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine, Budanov - on Russian actions in the spring and summer. We must be prepared for all formats of possible hostile actions. Obviously, the madness in the Kremlin is still strong, and the occupier will try to intensify assault and offensive actions. We will respond.
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In addition to intelligence data: Oleh Ivashchenko from the SZR and Kyrylo Budanov from the DIU. The President also held a meeting of the Chiefs of Staff and heard a report from Chief of Staff Oleksandr Syrskyi on the situation on the main directions, our defense needs and our future actions.
Separately, Zelenskyy read Defense Minister Rustem Umerov's report on contracts for the supply of weapons, electronic warfare systems and drones.
The meeting also discussed the protection and restoration of Ukraine's energy infrastructure. After all, energy, like the frontline, remains a key topic for Ukraine.