Zelenskyy stated via X that Russia's actions, including bringing in North Korean equipment, increasing ballistic missile production, and preparing for mobilization, indicate Moscow is not preparing for peace but for escalation. His comments follow deadly Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities overnight, including a strike on Zaporizhzhia with North Korean ballistic missiles on Monday evening, which killed six people and injured 19. Zelenskyy urged international partners to increase sanctions on Russia and provide more air defense assistance to Ukraine.