President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine’s long-range strikes have reduced oil transshipment volumes in key Russian ports. According to him, loading in Primorsk dropped by 13%, in Novorossiysk by 38%, and in Ust-Luga by 43%.
Zelenskyy noted the figures are based on a report by the head of Ukraine’s Foreign Intelligence Service, Oleh Luhovskyi, but may be understated. Ukraine intends to continue operations aimed at cutting Russia’s oil revenues and export volumes.
He also said Ukraine had obtained Russian documents outlining efforts to counter Kyiv’s international cooperation within so-called Drone Deals. According to him, Russia’s political leadership sees blocking foreign investment in Ukraine and disrupting bilateral agreements in the security and defense manufacturing sectors as a foreign policy priority, particularly regarding cooperation with Middle Eastern and Gulf countries.
Zelenskyy additionally reported an increase of 8,000 Russian personnel in African countries. He said Russia is seeking to expand drone usage there through supplies, local production, and training.
The president warned that such activity could lead to the strengthening of terrorist organizations, increased cross-border crime, and instability in regions critical for migration security. Ukraine plans to coordinate with partners to counter these threats.