Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Americans struggle to read Russia and determine when it lies, noting he told Jared and Steve it is easier to assume Russia lies all the time, and questioned why Ukraine elections matter more to Russians and Americans than to Ukrainians, according to a post by @wartranslated on X during the 1 hour 59 minute reporting window from 12:45:16 AM to 2:45:14 AM UTC on February 28, 2026. Zelensky's remarks highlight perceived differences in understanding Russian intentions and priorities around Ukrainian elections, as cited in the post (https://x.com/wartranslated/status/2027465636893315361). No specific timing for his comments or identities of Jared and Steve were detailed in the source. These statements follow prior reports of Russian forces attempting advances on Pokrovsk from the north on February 27 late evening, where Ukrainian defenders held the line, according to Anatoliy Radov, and a drone alert over Dnipro, as reported by Dnipro Alerts.
