Ukrainian foreign minister urges West to exert devastating pressure on Russia after massive attack on Kyiv
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has called for "devastating pressure" on Russia following its latest large-scale attack on Kyiv.
Source: Sybiha on X (Twitter), as reported by European Pravda
Details: Sybiha noted that Russia had used the largest number of ballistic missiles since the start of the full-scale war – around 40.
Quote: "We urge appropriate and strong responses. We need devastating pressure on Moscow to end this terror. There can be no pauses in increasing sanctions and isolation of Russia. The 21st EU package must be unblocked now. There can be no pauses in the protection of life. Agreements on additional interceptors must be implemented without delay."
Details: Sybiha said anyone delaying the delivery of these vital means of protection "should know that the cost of delay is measured in human lives".
Quote: "There can be no pauses in our joint work to develop European protection from ballistic terror. We rely on the anti-ballistic coalition to advance its work quickly. There can be no decisions to whitewash Russia's war crimes by restoring its rights in international sports competitions."
Details: The minister stressed that Kremlin ruler Vladimir Putin cannot be stopped through appeasement.
"He will go further unless he is stopped by strength now. Provide Ukraine with all the necessary means to stop Russia and end the war," Sybiha said.
Background:
- Russian forces launched a large-scale combined attack on Ukraine using 41 missiles and 125 drones on the night of 18-19 July. Hits by 23 missiles and 10 attack drones were reported, and Kyiv was the main target.
- One person was killed and eight others were injured in Kyiv as a result of the Russian attack. Fires broke out in at least five districts of the capital.
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