Russia’s “record” attack may be just the beginning: FT outlines serious threat

Last night, the Russian Federation launched 367 missiles and drones into Ukraine.

On the night of May 25, Russia carried out its largest air attack on Ukraine, finally dashing hopes that a record prisoner exchange could lead to an end to the fighting, the Financial Times writes .

The publication recalled that Russia launched 367 missiles and drones into Ukraine. At least 12 people were killed and dozens were injured.

Some Ukrainian officials and Western analysts are warning that Russia may be preparing a new large-scale air offensive, timed to coincide with a possible ground attack. They say the surge in Russian missile and drone attacks over the weekend could be the initial phase of this broader strategy, the publication says.

“Currently, Russia is producing missiles and drones faster than it uses them, accumulating reserves and increasing pressure on Ukraine’s stretched defenses,” the publication emphasized.

It is noted that Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected calls from the United States and Europe for an immediate ceasefire, and so far the only agreement that Moscow has implemented is a “1,000-for-1,000” prisoner exchange. However, Ukrainian officials are skeptical of its broader significance.

At the same time, the FT also recalled how Putin recently announced the creation of a “buffer zone” on the border with Ukraine.

Separately, the publication noted that it had reviewed a document from the Office of the President of Ukraine, “Proposed Next Sanction Steps for the EU.” It lists dozens of entities and regions in Russia’s energy and financial sectors and the military-industrial complex.

Ukrainian officials are pushing for U.S. President Donald Trump to follow through on his previous threats to impose tough new sanctions on Russia after it refused to accept a ceasefire. But Trump has told Zelensky and European leaders he is not ready to do so yet, sources said.

(C)UNIAN 2025