Putin reportedly planning fresh military assaults, according to Zelensky
In the aftermath of the 2025 Russia–United States Summit between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump, no agreement was reached to end the Russo-Ukrainian War. President Trump suggested that the responsibility for ending the conflict now lies with Ukraine to cede territory [1][2].
Despite this, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine, in his evening address on Monday, reported that Russia is redeploying troops and forces for new offensive operations [4]. The exact agenda for the diplomatic work on August 12 was not disclosed, but Zelenskyy has announced active diplomatic work will continue, involving the President's Office, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and other necessary parties for achieving results.
However, President Putin has not provided any clear signs of preparation for a post-war period. Instead, Putin's actions are aimed at continuing aggressive actions, not fostering peace [3]. Russia is not showing signs of preparation for a post-war period, and Putin intends to use a meeting with the U.S. as a personal political victory.
The statement does not mention any specific international partners beyond the U.S., but Ukraine is continuously updating international partners about the current frontline situation, negotiation progress, and Russia's plans. The statement does not provide a timeline for when the diplomatic work will conclude.
Zelenskyy did not provide details about the nature of the diplomatic work or the specific topics to be discussed. However, from Ukraine’s side, recent public statements by President Zelenskyy, while not detailed in the provided search results, historically emphasize maintaining Ukrainian sovereignty and territorial integrity, often rejecting concessions involving territorial loss. Given that Trump intimated Ukraine should make concessions and hoped for a Putin-Zelenskyy dialogue, Zelenskyy’s likely stance after such a summit would involve cautious engagement but rejection of forced territorial ceding, consistent with his previous positions.
In summary, the summit ended without a peace deal, and Trump suggested Ukraine must cede territory for peace [1][2]. Putin stated concerns about Ukraine’s threat to Russia but expressed interest in ending the conflict without detailed concessions [3]. Zelenskyy’s recent statements are not in the current search results, but past rhetoric implies he remains firm on defending Ukraine's territorial integrity, so future military or diplomatic actions will likely align with that stance. No clear announcements about imminent Russian military actions post-summit have been made, indicating a wait-and-see approach or continuation of existing strategies [4]. Thus, Russia’s future military moves remain uncertain but are likely influenced by the outcomes of further diplomatic engagements involving Ukraine, which Zelenskyy will approach based on the country's defense priorities.
According to Zelenskyy, if Russia is preparing for peace, it is not evident yet. Russia is not planning to stop military actions, but is preparing for new offensives. The diplomatic work will involve interaction with the U.S. at all levels.
- The diplomatic work, involving the President's Office, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and other necessary parties for Ukraine, aims to achieve results and maintain the country's territorial integrity, amidst Russia's troop redeployment and preparations for new offensive operations, as Russia shows no signs of preparation for a post-war period.
- Despite the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian War and President Trump's suggestion for Ukraine to cede territory, Poland and the European Union have expressed their commitment to supporting Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, signaling potential international partnerships in the war-and-conflicts and politics arena.
