Russia plans to loot at least 18 titanium, lithium and graphite deposits in occupied south – Ukrainian intel

Russia reportedly intends to conduct geological surveys, carry out rapid extraction, and export the raw materials from the occupied south — mirroring what Zelenskyy described as "essentially the same processes of plunder and deindustrialization" that Russia carried out in the seized Donbas region.

In addition to mineral extraction, Zelenskyy said Russian forces are planning to seize and remove this year's grain harvest from occupied territories. "We are preparing to counter this," he said.

The head of state also said that the financial toll of Ukrainian long-range strikes on Russian territory continues to grow, with what he called "long-range sanctions" having a particularly damaging effect on the budgets of Russian regions.

On the question of a ceasefire, Zelensky said Ukrainian intelligence sees no sign that Moscow is preparing to halt hostilities, despite repeated public statements to the contrary.

"We see that in recent weeks, additional rings of air defense have been built up around Moscow at the expense of a large-scale redeployment of systems from Russia’s regions," Zelenskyy said. "This indicates that the Russian leadership is not preparing for the ceasefire that has been the subject of so many statements, and is more concerned about its parade in Moscow than about the rest of Russia. At the same time, we observe that this creates additional opportunities for our long-range sanctions. We will define our corresponding priorities."

Earlier on May 6, Zelenskyy said Russia had violated a ceasefire proposed for the night of May 5–6 a total of 1,820 times by 10 a.m.

Overnight, Russia launched 108 drones and three missiles at Ukrainian cities. Russia also struck the city of Sumy on Wednesday, hitting a kindergarten building.