Russia's relentless assaults shatter hopes for Ukrainian ceasefire
Instead of a ceasefire, Russia persists in its attacks on Ukraine using drones and missiles. The head of the Ukrainian president's office, Andriy Yermak, accuses the Kremlin of causing civilian casualties. As a result of the latest attacks, at least 11 people have lost their lives.
What do you need to know?
- Night-time attacks on Ukraine: Russia executed extensive drone and missile assaults that resulted in the deaths of at least 11 people and injured over 30.
- Yermak's statement: The head of the Ukrainian president's office, Andriy Yermak, emphasised that instead of a ceasefire, Russia is responsible for civilian deaths.
- Insufficient pressure on Moscow: Yermak believes that the current pressure on Russia is inadequate, allowing the Kremlin to persist in its military actions.
What are the effects of the night-time attacks?
As a consequence of the large-scale attack carried out by Russia overnight from Saturday to Sunday, at least 11 people died, and over 30 were injured. An air raid alert was announced throughout almost the entire territory of Ukraine. These attacks are part of Russia's ongoing aggression, which, instead of a ceasefire, continues with military actions. In connection with this attack, Andriy Yermak, head of the Ukrainian president's office, commented that there are killings instead of a ceasefire, and children and civilians are dying.
Why is the pressure on Russia insufficient?
Andriy Yermak, head of the Ukrainian president's office, expressed his concern regarding the insufficient pressure on Moscow. In his opinion, Russia is stalling processes related to ending the war in order to continue killing civilians. Yermak stressed that Ukraine is ready for a ceasefire, but Russia shows no willingness to conclude the conflict.
"The current pressure is inadequate, Russia is slowing down all processes related to ending the war to continue killing. We have been ready for a ceasefire for a long time, but Russia is doing everything it can to carry on with killing people because Putin finds it gratifying," Yermak wrote on his Telegram channel.
What does Yermak say about the future of the conflict?
Yermak warns that the situation in the Ukrainian-Russian conflict will not change quickly without decisive actions from the international community. Russia and its allies may continue building military forces, which could lead to further attacks, not only on Ukraine but also on Western countries. Yermak noted that Moscow will fight for as long as it can produce weapons.
