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Zelenskyy Warns Russia Preparing for “Big War” in Europe by 2030
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that Russia is not seeking to end the war in Ukraine, but instead preparing for a far larger confrontation across Europe within the next few years, Zelenskyy wrote on X on November 13.
“We need more pressure on Russia,” he said. “According to the situation on the battlefield, we don’t see that Russia wants to stop. The problem is, looking at the defense industry of Russia, we see that they are increasing their production. And our estimation is that they want to continue this war.”
We need more pressure on Russia. According to the situation on the battlefield, we don't see that Russia wants to stop. The problem is, looking at the defense military industry of Russia, we see that they increase their production. And our estimation is that they want to continue…
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) November 13, 2025
The President’s remarks come amid mounting intelligence assessments that the Kremlin has significantly expanded its arms manufacturing capacity—particularly in missile, drone, and tank production—despite Western sanctions.
Zelenskyy warned that Russia’s military buildup is aimed at more than Ukraine. “We think that if we have big pressure, the Russians will need a pause,” he said.
“But we have to recognize that they want a big war and are preparing to be ready in 2029 or 2030—in this period of time—to begin such a big war. On the European continent. We look at this like a really big challenge.”
The Ukrainian leader said Moscow’s goal is to restore its capability to wage a multi-front campaign against Europe, leveraging its restructured defense industry and deepened partnerships with authoritarian states such as Iran and North Korea.
Zelenskyy emphasized that Russia’s long-term strategy underscores the urgency for Western nations to act decisively now, before Moscow rebuilds to full strength.
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Zelenskyy urged the international community to tighten restrictions on Russian energy revenues and prevent any transfers of dual-use technologies or weapons.
“I think that we have to think about how to stop them now in Ukraine,” he said. “But also to do everything to decrease their capabilities. Not to give them money, which they still can get from energy. And not to give them weapons. So, this is the problem we have to think about.”
Earlier, Sweden’s top air force commander had warned that NATO risks losing “the next decisive conflict in Europe” unless it accelerates weapons development and adapts as quickly as Ukraine.
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