Ukraine is bolstering its northern defenses and increasing diplomatic pressure on Belarus, citing intelligence about potential Russian plans for a new offensive north of Kyiv. President Zelenskyy announced the deployment of reinforcements.

<img alt="An image of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, looking to the side, at an event in Cyprus" height="349" src="https://i.cbc.ca/ais/18892908-f714-4635-8c6a-f5d884502066,1779305522127/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C234%2C5160%2C2902%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29" title="Ukraine&apos;s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrives to attend an informal European leaders&apos; summit in Ayia Napa, Cyprus April 23, 2026. REUTERS/Yiannis Kourtoglou" width="620" /><p>Ukraine will send r...