{"id":2651753,"date":"2026-08-29T15:12:01","date_gmt":"2026-08-29T19:12:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ukraine-reveals-intelligence-that-russia-is-planning-new-ground-offensive-on-capital\/"},"modified":"2026-08-29T15:17:23","modified_gmt":"2026-08-29T19:17:23","slug":"ukraine-reveals-intelligence-that-russia-is-planning-new-ground-offensive-on-capital","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ukraine-reveals-intelligence-that-russia-is-planning-new-ground-offensive-on-capital\/","title":{"rendered":"Ukraine reveals intelligence that Russia is planning new ground offensive on capital"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fukraine-reveals-intelligence-that-russia-is-planning-new-ground-offensive-on-capital%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2651753&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>An Ukrainian official warned that Russia may be planning a ground attack on Kyiv and Chernihiv near Belarus, though there is no confirmed troop mobilization yet. Ukrainian intelligence suggests the kremlin could be preparing for an offensive in these northern cities.Ukrainian Deputy Head Pavlo Palisa emphasized the importance of preventing conditions for Russian attacks amid ongoing tensions. Meanwhile, Russia launched a deadly airstrike near Kyiv, killing at least 37 people, in a major escalation.European leaders such as Poland\u2019s Donald Tusk warned of increasing Russian provocations and the need for greater NATO support, especially for Ukraine\u2019s air defense. US CIA Director John Ratcliffe visited Russia for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-united-states-and-china-trade-blows-at-alaska-talks-what-you-need-to-know\/\" title=\"The United States And China Trade Blows At Alaska Talks: What You Need To Know\">high-level talks<\/a>, reportedly warning Putin against attacking NATO countries. These developments come as peace talks stall, with stark warnings from Western officials about the risk of escalation in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<article class=\"fn-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An official from <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/ukraine\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"82\">Ukrainian<\/a> President <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/volodymyr-zelensky\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"891\">Volodymyr Zelensky\u2019s<\/a> office warned that <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/russia\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"80\">Russia<\/a> may be planning for a future ground attack on <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/kyiv\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"2837\">Kyiv<\/a> and Chernihiv, near the country\u2019s northern border with Belarus.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Deputy head of the Ukrainan president office Pavlo Palisa told <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/suspilne.media\/chernihiv\/1390598-zbrojni-sili-rf-otrimali-zavdanna-splanuvati-operaciu-u-napramku-cernigova-ta-kieva-zastupnik-kerivnika-op-palisa\/\">reporters<\/a> that although there is not yet any evidence that Russian troops are mobilizing for a ground offensive, Ukrainian intelligence suggests that the Kremlin is preparing for a possible offensive in the two northern cities.<\/p>\n<section class=\"explore-more-section\" id=\"wex-recommended-widget\">\n<div class=\"magazine-container single\">\n<h1 class=\"magazine-title mt-2\">Recommended Stories<\/h1>\n<p>             <i class=\"fa-solid fa-play icon\"><\/i>         <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-grid\">\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/4705316\/ukraine-reveals-intelligence-russia-planning-new-ground-offensive\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Ukraine reveals intelligence that Russia is planning new ground offensive on capital<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/4705148\/nepal-survivors-nearly-3000-missing\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Nepal-China flood survivors reach safe areas as families await news of nearly 3,000 missing<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/4704199\/five-americans-rescued-after-nepal-flood-dozens-still-missing\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Five Americans rescued after Nepal flood with dozens still missing<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe priority task for us is to prevent the creation of conditions for the Russians to be able to launch any offensive actions at all,\u201d Palisa said, according to a Google translation of his remarks.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-1\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-1\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-15\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Palisa\u2019s remarks come as peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine have been at a standstill. Overnight, Russia launched one of its <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/foreign-policy\/4705193\/russian-strike-near-kyiv-kills-37-one-of-deadliest-attacks\/\">deadliest attacks of 2026<\/a> on Ukraine, killing at least 37 people in an airstrike just west of Kyiv.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prime Minister of <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/poland\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"2246\">Poland<\/a> Donald Tusk, whose own country has <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4702998\/trump-says-putin-wont-attack-nato-territory\/\">fielded Russian drone incursions<\/a> into its airspace, posted on X Saturday morning that he spoke with NATO Secretary General <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/mark-rutte\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"11778\">Mark Rutte<\/a> about the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/russia-ukraine-war\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"311\">Russia-Ukraine War<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAs I have been warning, the escalation from Russia\u2019s side is progressing. Ukraine needs greater air support, which is also crucial for our security. This is a task for all of Europe. The next six months will be decisive, and we must be prepared as Poland and NATO for various scenarios. We cannot rule out provocations from Russia against one of NATO\u2019s members,\u201d Tusk <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/donaldtusk\/status\/2093648423522124282?s=20\">said<\/a> Saturday.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-2\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-2\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-16\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His remarks and Palisa\u2019s warnings come on the heels of President <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"4\">Donald Trump\u2019s <\/a>Oval Office remarks this week, in which he said he believes Russian President <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/vladimir-putin\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"79\">Vladimir Putin<\/a> would <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4702998\/trump-says-putin-wont-attack-nato-territory\/\">not launch an attack<\/a> on a NATO country.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI\u2019ve had good talks with Putin,\u201d Trump said during an Oval Office event. \u201cHe\u2019s not going to be attacking a NATO territory.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/foreign-policy\/4705193\/russian-strike-near-kyiv-kills-37-one-of-deadliest-attacks\/\">RUSSIAN STRIKE NEAR KYIV KILLS 37, IN ONE OF THE YEAR\u2019S DEADLIEST ATTACKS<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-3\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-3\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-17\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-3\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CIA Director <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/john-ratcliffe\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"3025\">John Ratcliffe<\/a> was in Russia this week for <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/defense\/4699583\/cia-director-john-ratcliffe-moscow-aboard-c17-high-level-discussions\/\">high-level discussions<\/a> with the Kremlin\u2019s intelligence officials. Though many details of the meeting\u2019s circumstances remain unclear, Ratcliffe was <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.politico.com\/news\/2026\/08\/26\/cia-russia-nato-moscow-ratcliffe-01051848\">reportedly<\/a> warning Putin <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/daily-on-defense\/4703898\/the-iran-war-at-six-months-a-capital-v-victory-or-a-capital-q-quagmire\/\">not to attack NATO countries<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The meeting was Ratcliffe\u2019s first visit to Russia, and the first known CIA director visit to the country since Biden administration chief Bill Burns went in late 2021, ahead of Russia\u2019s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2026-08-29\/ukraine-says-russia-planning-ground-offensive-on-kyiv-chernihiv\">according<\/a> to Bloomberg.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-4\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-4\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-25\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-4\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ukrainian official warns of possible future Russian attack on Kyiv and Chernihiv<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3976,"featured_media":2651754,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/AP26025585419063.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[63457,38483,4280,6991],"class_list":["post-2651753","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-ground-offensive","tag-military-strategy","tag-russia","tag-ukraine"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/AP26025585419063.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2651753","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3976"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2651753"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2651753\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2651757,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2651753\/revisions\/2651757"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2651754"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2651753"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2651753"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2651753"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}