Ukraine presses for international action after Russian attacks
The Ukrainian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Andriy Sybiha, accuses Russia of being the main obstacle to achieving peace. Following a massive attack on Ukrainian cities, Sybiha emphasises that pressure should be applied to Moscow, not Kyiv.
Main information
- A massive attack by Russia on Ukrainian cities occurred during the night from Wednesday to Thursday.
- Minister Andriy Sybiha identifies Russia as the obstacle to peace.
- In Kyiv, nine civilians were killed, and over 70 were injured.
According to the Kyiv Indepndent, during the night from Wednesday to Thursday, Russia conducted a massive missile and drone attack on Ukraine. The targets included cities, such as Kyiv, where nine civilians were killed and over 70 were injured. The attacks also affected other regions, such as the Dnipropetrovsk, Cherkasy, Poltava, and Kharkiv areas.
The Ukrainian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Andriy Sybiha, in his statement on Platform X, emphasised that it is Russia, not Ukraine, that is the obstacle to peace. Sybiha pointed out that the pressure to end the conflict should be exerted on the Kremlin, not on the authorities in Kyiv.
Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack on Ukraine, targeting civilians in Kyiv and other areas. Yesterday’s Russian maximalist demands for Ukraine to withdraw from its regions, combined with these brutal strikes, show that Russia, not Ukraine, is the obstacle to peace. Moscow, not Kyiv, is where pressure should be applied, wrote Sybiha.
Reactions to the attacks
Sybiha noted that Russia's actions show disregard for peace efforts. Weakness and concessions will not stop its terror and aggression. Only strength and pressure will, the minister emphasised. He indicated that only decisive actions can halt Russian aggression.
In the context of ongoing peace talks, former U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Russia is ready to make a deal and that Ukraine is the main obstacle. Trump suggested a possible meeting with Vladimir Putin, although he does not plan to speak with the president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky.
The situation in Ukraine remains tense, and Russia's massive attacks only deepen the crisis. In the face of the growing number of civilian casualties, international pressure on Moscow may prove crucial for the future of the region.
