Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed that a recent Russian strike in Kryvyi Rih has resulted in 16 deaths, including six children, and 34 injuries. The attack involved six “Shahed” drones and also targeted an energy facility in the Kharkiv region, killing five people and injuring nine others. President Zelenskyy emphasized that these strikes are deliberate and not accidental, citing Russia’s knowledge of the energy infrastructure and its obligation to protect it under international agreements.
In a post on X, President Zelenskyy expressed his condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims and emphasized that the Russian attack is a stark reminder of Moscow’s disregard for diplomacy. “These strikes cannot be accidental – the Russians know exactly what they’re hitting. They know these are energy facilities that should be protected from attacks under what Russia itself promised to the American side,”he said. He also maintained that Russia’s aggressive actions are a demonstration of its failure to keep promises, as demonstrated by its continued military operations in Ukraine.
President Zelenskyy further conveyed that a ceasefire could have already been reached, but Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has consistently rejected it. “That’s why pressure is needed – sufficient pressure on Russia so they feel the consequences of every lie, every strike, every single day they take lives and prolong the war. A ceasefire could have already been reached – it is Putin who rejects it, it is Moscow that has refused a ceasefire since March 11,” he said.
Recent high-level discussions between the United States, Russia, and Ukraine were held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where security in the Black Sea, commercial maritime activity, and energy infrastructure protection were discussed. These talks aimed to foster a durable peace and reaffirm the international community’s commitment to halting the conflict in Ukraine. However, efforts to reach a solution remain stalled, and the conflict continues, highlighting the need for increased diplomatic pressure on Russia to adhere to its obligations and seek a peaceful resolution.
In its official statements, the Ukrainian government has denounced the ongoing aggression and demanded accountability from the international community for its failure to protect civilians. President Zelenskyy called for sustained pressure on Russia to feel the consequences of its actions, emphasizing that this is necessary for a lasting resolution to the conflict.
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Publish Date: 2025-04-06 10:42:00
