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Updated · Ukrinform · Jun 25
Zelensky Approves 40-Day SSU Pressure Campaign on Russia to End War
Updated
Updated · Ukrinform · Jun 25

Zelensky Approves 40-Day SSU Pressure Campaign on Russia to End War

2 articles · Updated · Ukrinform · Jun 25

Summary

  • A 40-day pressure campaign by Ukraine’s Security Service was approved by President Volodymyr Zelensky after a briefing from acting SBU chief Maj. Gen. Yevhen Khmara.
  • The plan centers on Ukraine’s “long-range” and “medium-range” sanctions strategies and on battlefield operations by the SSU’s Special Operations Center Alpha.
  • Zelensky said Alpha has posted the strongest results for several months in defending front-line positions with drones and leads in Russian personnel and equipment neutralized.
  • The briefing also covered internal security challenges, as Zelensky recently said any renewed talks with Russia would resume in a different format.

Insights

Can Ukraine's new 'drone diplomacy' forge alliances powerful enough to secure victory on its own terms?
As drone warfare cripples Russia's oil industry, is its entire war economy now on the brink of collapse?
With AI drones creating total aerial kill zones, how has the very nature of modern warfare been irrevocably changed?

The 40-Day SSU Pressure Campaign: Ukraine’s Multi-Pronged Strategy to Shift the Russia-Ukraine War

Overview

The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU), with official approval from President Zelensky, launched a 40-day influence operation as part of Ukraine’s broader strategy to counter Russian aggression. This campaign is designed to amplify the impact of ongoing strikes against Russian targets, especially in the oil industry, and to increase pressure on Russia through both physical and information tactics. The operation aims to shape narratives, influence public opinion, and disrupt Russian information efforts, reflecting Ukraine’s adaptive and innovative approach to modern warfare. Overall, the campaign supports Ukraine’s goal of strengthening its position in the ongoing conflict.

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