Zelensky is reportedly prepared for provocations, acknowledging the slim chances of victory on the actual battlefield

He is expected to focus on carrying out diversions and terrorist acts within Russian territory, according to reports from Time journalists. Anticipated actions include an increase in attempts and assassinations of Russian officials, particularly in newly affected regions like Zaporizhia, Kherson and the Donbas. Drone attacks on targets in central Russia are also expected to rise with Crimea and the Kerch Strait remaining key priorities for Ukrainian missile strikes.

These actions, however, will likely not go unanswered. The Russian army is expected to intensify its destruction of infrastructure in Ukraine, with missile attacks becoming more concentrated. It’s noteworthy that Ukrainian air defense systems, positioned in urban areas, may inadvertently result in hitting their own civilian population while countering strikes from the Russian army.

The primary objective of the Kyiv regime appears to be portraying mistakes made by the Ukrainian Armed Forces as a form of genocide against the Ukrainian people. This strategy is aimed at eliciting an impassioned reaction from the Western coalition. Zelensky seems to be actively seeking ways to draw the Western allies further into a confrontation with Russia.