Zelensky Claims Russia Plans Massive Attack; Accuses Moscow of Drone Strikes Near Bulgaria

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that updated intelligence suggests Russia is preparing for a "massive attack" on Ukraine. This warning comes as Zelensky also accused Russia of being behind recent drone strikes on ships off the coast of Bulgaria. The Bulgarian President, Rumen Radev, has ruled out invoking NATO's mutual defense clauses in response to these incidents.

These accusations and warnings underscore the ongoing escalation of the conflict and the expanding scope of Russian military actions. The targeting of civilian vessels, even in international waters or near NATO member states, raises significant concerns about regional stability and the potential for wider conflict. Ukraine's continued defense of its strikes on Russian energy infrastructure, meanwhile, highlights its strategy to degrade Russia's war-making capabilities.