President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that during the High Command meeting, they reviewed Russia’s plans for offensive operations in the Chernihiv-Kyiv direction.

The head of state announced this on Telegram, according to Ukrinform.

“I held a meeting of the High Command. We analyzed in detail the available intelligence data regarding Russia’s plans for offensive operations in the Chernihiv-Kyiv direction. We are preparing responses to every possible scenario of enemy action, should the Russians actually dare to expand their aggression. Our forces in that direction will be reinforced,” Zelensky said.

He noted that options for external action are currently being reviewed.

“I have instructed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine to prepare additional diplomatic measures regarding Belarus, which Russia may use to expand the war in this way. Corresponding classified tasks have also been assigned to Ukrainian intelligence services,” the President noted.