Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirms steadfast British support and discusses potential leadership changes following a major Ukrainian drone strike on Moscow.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that Ukraine launched a massive drone attack on Moscow, striking the Russian capital and its surrounding region. The strike, which involved over 400 drones, injured at least three Chinese nationals and caused a fire at a major industrial park. Following the offensive, Zelenskyy spoke with the new British Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, who pledged that the United Kingdom's support for Ukraine would remain unchanged. Domestically, Zelenskyy is navigating internal pressure regarding the military leadership. The administration announced that the public's position on the removal of defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov has been heard, leading to potential changes for Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi. While the general staff denied an immediate sacking, Zelenskyy met with several high-ranking generals to address growing discontent among soldiers and civil society. Additionally, the International Monetary Fund cleared Ukraine for $690 million in immediate funding to maintain macroeconomic stability. Meanwhile, the administration noted that Russia is increasingly dipping into its ballistic missile stockpiles to maintain pressure on Ukrainian infrastructure.