President Volodymyr Zelensky’s warning that Russia has prepared missiles for a possible massive attack on Ukraine within 48 hours comes at a particularly sensitive moment – just days before he is expected to meet US President Donald Trump in Washington amid renewed efforts to revive peace negotiations. Zelensky warned Friday that Ukrainian intelligence and information from partners indicated Moscow had readied missiles for another large-scale attack. JOIN US ON TELEGRAMFollow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official. “The strike could come today: preliminary information indicates it may happen within 48 hours,” Zelensky said, urging Ukrainians to pay close attention to air raid alerts. Why the Timing Matters A White House official confirmed that Trump and Zelensky are scheduled to meet in Washington on Tuesday, July 28, as US and Ukrainian officials discuss renewed proposals for ending Russia’s war, including a possible air ceasefire. The meeting comes as Zelensky signals readiness to move quickly if a viable agreement emerges. “Yes, I’m ready. I’ve always told President Trump that I’m ready to come to the US, to the Oval Office or to Mar-a-Lago. It depends on President Trump,” Zelensky told conservative US commentator and Trump ally Laura Loomer during an interview in Kyiv. Zelensky also spoke this week with Trump envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner about intensifying diplomacy with Moscow. Showing strength before negotiations Moscow intensifying military pressure as major diplomatic meetings approach is not new.