‘Occupier feeds on lies…’: President Zelenskyy calls for resilience amid psychological warfare in Ukraine

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Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported intense military activity in Ukraine, stating that the country is experiencing "fierce battles" and facing "extremely difficult" circumstances in certain regions. Despite these challenges, he emphasised the importance of resilience and the need to “hold its ground," ANI reported. In a public address, Zelenskyy expressed concerns about Russian psychological warfare, cautioning, "the occupier feeds on lies and the fear that follows the lies." He advised the public to remain sceptical of sensational news, stressing the importance of verifying information and maintaining emotional composure.

In the Kharkiv region, villages have transitioned from contested to active conflict zones. According to Zelenskyy, Russian forces are not only trying to establish positions in these areas but also using them to push further into Ukrainian territory, as per the ANI report. "Today, the key issue is, of course, the frontline and our counteraction to Russian operations," Zelenskyy remarked during his Sunday video address.

He detailed ongoing defensive operations along the border and in the Donetsk sector, which remains equally intense, ANI reported. Zelenskyy highlighted the strategic challenges in the Kharkiv region, where Russian tactics aim to stretch Ukrainian defences thin and weaken their morale. He acknowledged the dire situation in Vovchansk, which is under "constant Russian fire," and praised Ukrainian forces for their steadfastness and efforts to inflict maximum losses on Russian troops.