Merz and Macron condemn latest Russian strikes on Ukraine, French leader says war has reached dead end
The leaders of France and Germany have condemned Russia's latest large-scale attack on Ukraine.
Source: French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on X (Twitter), as reported by European Pravda
Quote from Macron: "France condemns this attack and the use of the Oreshnik ballistic missile, which above all demonstrates … the dead end that Russia's war of aggression has reached."
Details: Macron added that the attack has only reinforced France's determination to continue supporting Ukraine, to make every effort to achieve a just and lasting peace and to strengthen European security.
Quote from Merz: "On the night leading into Pentecost Sunday, Russia carried out large-scale strikes on civilian targets in Ukraine. The Oreshnik missile system was once again used. The German government firmly condemns this merciless escalation. Germany continues to stand firmly by Ukraine's side."
Background:
- Hungarian Foreign Minister Anita Orbán expressed solidarity with the Ukrainian people following the attack.
- Kaja Kallas, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, has also condemned the Russian attack and said further discussions on increasing pressure on Moscow will take place.
- Earlier, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney condemned the Russian attack, stressing that strikes like this do not change the fact that Moscow will lose the war.
- On the night of 23-24 May, Russia carried out yet another combined attack on Ukraine. Russian forces used ballistic missiles and drones. Kyiv was the main target of the attack, where 69 people are known to have been injured and two people killed.
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