Zelensky laments lack of ‘early warning from our partners’ on Russian strikes against Ukraine

Published October 13, 2026 10:06am ET



Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said his country “received no early warning from our partners” on one of the latest Russian strikes against Kyiv.

“Intelligence on Russian ballistic missile launches helps save lives, and this is one of the most critical issues,” Zelensky said on Tuesday. “This is precisely what helps prevent people from being killed – when there is an early warning about ballistic missiles.”

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