The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskydeclared this Saturday that last night’s drone and missile attack on Kiev showed that Russia “he doesn’t want to end the war“.
Zelensky made these statements before his departure USA talk to the president, Donald Trumpabout a plan to stop the Russian invasion.
The RussiansThey do not want to end the war and are trying to use every opportunity to inflict more suffering on Ukraine and increase their pressure on other countries in the world.“Zelensky stated on his account on the social network X after the Russian bombings hit the capital: kill at least one person.
He then explained: “Nearly 500 drones have been fired since last night – a large number of “Shaheds” – and 40 rocketsincluding Kinzhals. The main target is Kyiv: energy facilities and civil infrastructure. Unfortunately, impacts occurred and frequent residential buildings were damaged. Rescue teams are searching for a person trapped under the rubble of one of them. In some districts of the capital and the region currently There is neither electricity nor heating. Efforts are being made to fight the fires. Repair crews have already started work on some energy facilities; In other cases, personnel remain in shelters and rescue and repair teams begin work as soon as the anti-aircraft alarm ceases.”
The Ukrainian president again insisted on increasing international pressure against it Vladimir Putin: “If Russia turns even Christmas and New Year into a time of destroyed houses, burnt apartments and destroyed power plants, this sick activity can only be countered with measures.” really energetic. The United States has this capability. Europe has this capability. Many of our partners have it. The key is to use it,” he said.
And he concluded: “It is equally important to continue supporting Ukraine’s defense – the protection of our lives. Supplies for air defense must be sufficient and timely, especially now when we need them most.” There can be no delays in protecting lives. I thank all leaders and countries working together in this regard. Of course we will not reduce our diplomatic efforts. But diplomacy will not work without security. Security must be guaranteed by the most powerful powers in the world and we will discuss this today and tomorrow, in particular with European leaders, the Prime Minister of Canada and the President of the United States. Thank you to everyone who supports Ukraine!
The city Kyivcapital of Ukraine, was the target of a massive attack by Russian forces in the early hours of this Saturday morning. According to the local army, explosions were recorded in various places while Ukrainian air defense responded to the firing of rockets.
Surveillance channels showed that Russian army troops fired several hypersonic missiles Kinzhalfour ballistic missiles Iskander and a group of cruise missiles Calibr against the capital. As a result of the bombing One person died and thousands were left without power.
“The terrorist country continues to wage war against the civilian population. The enemy is deliberately attacking critical infrastructure and houses,” the Kiev regional military administration reported.
Parallel to that Zelensky will try to address territorial issues, seen as a major obstacle in negotiations to end the war, at his next meeting with the American president. Donald Trumpthis Sunday in Florida.
The presidential meeting coincides with the further development of a peace framework 20 points presented by Kyivduring which the Ukrainian President will try to discuss an agreement on security guarantees.
When announcing the meeting Zelensky expressed that “can be decided long before the New Year“, referring to the possibility of making progress in the negotiations before the end of 2025.
Washington, for its part, is ramping up efforts to reach an agreement to end Russia’s all-out war in Ukraine and negotiating with both sides of Europe’s deadliest conflict since World War II.
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