Zelensky: Russia plans to split Ukraine along the Dnieper River

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Russia aims to divide Ukraine along the Dnieper River and severely disrupt civilian life through strikes on bridges and energy infrastructure. In his evening address on Monday, November 9, Zelensky said a meeting with frontline regions discussed the consequences of Russian attacks, noting that countermeasures are updated weekly and that the government may allocate state resources where needed. Zelensky also claimed Russia is suffering record losses at the front and that Ukrainian sanctions against long-haul truckers are in effect. He added that a Ukrainian negotiation group is already in the UAE for talks starting November 10.