''Our intelligence has information, which also came from our partners,'' Zelenskiy said, describing a disinformation plan known internally as ''Maidan 3''

The Ukrainian leader said Moscow is also seeking to sow division in Ukrainian society, by creating “chaos” domestically and ultimately to remove the president.

“Our intelligence has information, which also came from our partners,” Zelenskiy said, describing a disinformation plan known internally as “Maidan 3,” a reference to the central square in Kyiv that was the focal point of uprisings in 2004 and 2014. The latter played a role in toppling Russian-backed President Viktor Yanukovych.

“Maidan is coup for them, so the operation is understandable,” Zelenskiy said.

The president, who has rejected negotiations with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, said his government won’t swing in favor of anything resembling a frozen conflict.