Ukrainian leader, Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that Russia is preparing to unleash a ‘big war’ on Europe in 2029 or 2030.
This alert comes after multiple calls for action have been made by high-ranking European defence and intelligence officials, including from the UK, who have said the Kremlin is plotting another land grab on the continent and that Nato members must ready for a ‘war scenario’.
The Ukrainian president said: ‘Given the situation on the battlefield, we don’t see Russia wanting to stop.
‘The problem is that when we look at the Russian military industry, we see that they are increasing their production. In our assessment, they want to continue this war.
‘We think that if we push hard, the Russians will need a pause. But we have to recognize that they want a big war, they are preparing to be able to start such a big war in 2029 or 2030 – in this period – on the European continent.’
Barely an hour after his statement on Telegram, it was announced that the Ukrainian foreign minister, Andriy Sybiha, will visit London Thursday to meet with his British counterpart.
This dawning recognition that allies urgently need to step up their defence comes as Russia is pushing further into Ukraine.
