US says Russia's Oreshnik strike on Ukraine is unjustified escalation
Tammy Bruce, US Deputy Ambassador to the United Nations, has described Russia's use of the Oreshnik intercontinental ballistic missile against Ukraine as an unjustified escalation.
Source: Bruce at a meeting of the UN Security Council, as reported by Radio Liberty
Details: The US representative stressed that both Ukraine and Russia should seek ways to de-escalate the conflict in light of peace efforts led by President Donald Trump.
Quote: "Russia launched more attacks on Ukraine, including its launch of its nuclear-capable Oreshnik ballistic missile, targeting an area of Ukraine close to the border with Poland and NATO. This constitutes another dangerous and inexplicable escalation of this war. Even as the United States is urgently working with Kyiv, other partners and Moscow to end the war through a negotiated settlement."
Details: Bruce said that instead of working towards a peaceful settlement, "Russia's action risks expanding and intensifying the war".
"We condemn Russia's continuing and intensifying attacks on Ukraine's energy facilities and other civilian infrastructure. These attacks make a mockery of the cause of peace, a cause of paramount importance to the world and to President Trump," she added.
Bruce urged Russia, Ukraine and Europe to demonstrate a serious commitment to peace in order to "bring this nightmare to an end".
Background:
- As European Pravda previously reported, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that following Russia's overnight air attack involving the use of the Oreshnik ballistic missile, a clear response from the international community is needed, particularly from the United States.
- Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha called on partners to take immediate steps to increase pressure on Moscow following Russia's large-scale attack on the night of 8-9 January.
- EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas described Russia's second use of the Oreshnik missile as an escalation against Ukraine and a warning to Europe.
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