Zelenskyy: US, Europe, G7 and G20 must pressure Russia to end its terror against Ukraine

Following Russian attacks on the cities of Sumy, Zaporizhzhia and Kharkiv as well as Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk and Donetsk oblasts on 3 July, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that "it is essential that our partners pressure Russia so that this terror comes to an end".

Source: Zelenskyy on social media

Quote: "Efforts to deal with the aftermath of the Russian airstrike are ongoing in Sumy. The Russians used guided aerial bombs against ordinary people in the city centre. There may still be people trapped under the rubble of an apartment building. Tragically, as of now, four people have been confirmed killed, including a child. My condolences to their families and loved ones. Another 27 people were injured, including six children. Many sustained severe injuries."

Details: Zelenskyy also noted that Russia had conducted strikes on Zaporizhzhia throughout the day, where two people were killed in a drone attack and six, including a child, were injured.

Quote: "Kharkiv was targeted by an enemy FPV drone, leaving people injured there as well. Communities across the Kharkiv, Dnipro, and Donetsk regions also came under attack."

Details: Against the backdrop of the latest Russian strikes, Zelenskyy stressed that stronger international pressure on Russia is needed.

Quote: "It is essential that our partners pressure Russia so that this terror comes to an end. Those Russia will listen to are, without a doubt, the United States, other G7 and G20 countries, and Europe.

We must remember that Europe has tools it can use to pressure this aggressor – above all, pressure its energy sector, its oil fleet, and its financial system. Those tools must be used. We must also take further steps to strengthen our defence, first and foremost our air defence. I am grateful to every leader who remains active and does not waste a single day."

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