Zelensky Warns Russia Planning 'Massive' New Attack + Possible Northern Ukraine Offensive — Meets Budanov, Umerov; Writes to Trump on Patriot Shortage

On May 30, 2026 (Day 1,556), President Zelensky issued dual warnings: (1) that intelligence indicates Russia is preparing a new 'massive attack' against Ukraine; and (2) that Russia may be planning a northern Ukraine offensive, raising fears of a new front or a push from the Belarus or Sumy direction toward Kyiv. Zelensky held a strategic meeting with intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov, Energy Minister Shmygal, and National Security Council Secretary Umerov to assess threats and discuss air defense resupply. Ukraine faces a critical shortage of Patriot intercept missiles after the intense May 2026 barrage season. Zelensky sent an urgent letter to President Trump warning of the Patriot shortage. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth separately told reporters that Washington would 'find a way' to help Ukraine defend itself. Zelensky also announced 'important upcoming negotiations' but declined to name participants or timing — potentially referencing future peace talks. The EU-Ukraine Support Loan ratification (€90B, bill No. 0376) was also cited as urgently needed for defense procurement.