Zelensky claims Russia has lost initiative as Western intelligence boosts Ukrainian drone strikes

During a visit to Washington, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky declared that "the initiative is no longer in Putin's hands," contending that Moscow no longer dictates the conflict's direction despite refusing to end military operations.

Concurrently, reports citing intelligence sources indicate that the United States and France have provided Western intelligence to Ukraine. This assistance has enabled Kyiv's forces to map Russian air defense networks and identify navigation routes for long-range drones to bypass detection and hit targets deep within Russian territory. Despite these strategic developments, Russian forces continue to carry out missile and drone strikes targeting Kyiv and other Ukrainian regions.

Sources: Le Figaro, Le Monde.