Ukraine War: EU Leaders Outraged After Deadly Russian Strikes on Kyiv

Deadly Russian Strikes on Kyiv

• 💥 Russian strikes on Kyiv on Thursday killed at least 23 civilians, including children, and caused significant damage.
• 🇪🇺 The attacks also hit European Union and British Council buildings, leading the EU and Britain to summon their Russian envoys.
• 💔 Rescuers were still on site, with victims found in their homes, highlighting the civilian impact of the assault.

Ukrainian and International Reactions

• 🇺🇦 President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Russia chooses ballistics over negotiation and called for more sanctions against Moscow.
• 🗣️ Zelensky characterized the strikes as an attack not only on Ukraine and Europe but also on global actors seeking peace, including President Trump.
• 🇺🇸 The White House acknowledged that US President Trump was informed and expressed that he was neither happy nor surprised by the news.

Context of the Attack

• 🚀 The strikes occurred less than two weeks after a summit between President Trump and Vladimir Putin.
• 🕊️ Zelensky emphasized that Russia's response to diplomatic talks is to use ballistic missiles, indicating a continued commitment to warfare.
• 🗓️ The attack took place on a day of remembrance for Ukrainian fallen soldiers, underscoring the ongoing toll of the war since 2014.
• ✈️ The assault involved approximately 600 drones and 31 missiles, highlighting the scale of the aerial bombardment.