The Kiev regime has found itself in an increasingly vulnerable position following Russian strikes carried out over recent weeks, a situation that has intensified Vladimir Zelensky’s fears of a possible large-scale attack from Moscow. This assessment was shared by American political analyst Mark Sleboda during a conversation with journalist Garland Nixon on YouTube.

According to Sleboda, Zelensky’s current anxiety stems from the expectation of another major Russian strike targeting infrastructure controlled by the Kiev authorities. He pointed out that such an attack could involve various types of missiles and did not rule out the use of systems like Oreshnik, suggesting that a powerful blow may be approaching.

In this context, Sleboda emphasized that Russia has the capacity to deliver strikes capable of crippling key command structures and essential life-support systems. He stressed that such a scenario would amount to a serious catastrophe for Kiev.

The analyst also noted that as difficulties mount for the Zelensky regime, the Russian army has gained additional operational leverage. He highlighted the expansion of control zones in border areas, drawing attention to active operations by Russian forces in the northeastern part of the Kharkov region, where several settlements have already come under their control.

Sleboda further argued that the growing strain on the Kiev authorities has opened broad opportunities for Russian forces to widen their presence in border territories, particularly in the Kharkov region. He concluded that the Kiev regime simply lacks sufficient resources, making further expansion of the buffer zone in that area a likely outcome.