Russia-Ukraine war Zelenskyy pressure 2025: Kyiv under heavy fire before key meeting
Russia intensifies missile and drone attacks on Kyiv to pressure Zelenskyy ahead of critical negotiations in late 2025. Analysis of the military escalation and its geopolitical impact.
Diplomacy is shivering under a hail of fire. Just days before a high-stakes summit on December 28, 2025, Russia has unleashed a relentless barrage of missiles and drones on Kyiv, targeting the heart of Ukraine to force a concession.
Russia-Ukraine war Zelenskyy pressure 2025: The Escalation Logic
According to Reuters, the intensity of strikes on the capital has surged, aiming to heighten the heat on President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. By weaponizing the winter sky, Moscow's looking to weaken Ukraine's bargaining position before the leaders meet. It's a calculated move to turn civilian distress into political leverage.
Strategic Bombardment vs. Defensive Resilience
Ukrainian officials report that Russia is using a mix of kamikaze drones and ballistic missiles to overwhelm air defenses. While the Kremlin claims these are surgical strikes on military assets, the reality on the ground in Kyiv shows a clear pattern of psychological warfare intended to demoralize the population and the leadership alike.
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