Zelensky Says Ukraine Received No Warning From Partners Before Russian Ballistic Missile Strike on Kyiv

kyivpost.com·Kyiv Post·2026-10-13T12:55:00.000Z
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The article reports that Ukrainian President Zelensky criticized Western partners for failing to provide advance warning before a Russian missile strike on Kyiv, emphasizing that timely intelligence is crucial to saving civilian lives. It highlights Ukraine's dependence on U.S. intelligence while noting that Ukraine still receives such support, and mentions a Financial Times report suggesting U.S. concerns about Ukrainian strikes on Russian targets. The tone underscores the urgency of Western assistance but doesn't explore Ukraine's own intelligence capabilities or the full context behind U.S. conditions on support.

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