EU Leaders Condemn Russian Strikes on Ukraine, Reaffirm Support for Kyiv
(MENAFN) According to reports, European leaders and senior officials have strongly condemned a wave of Russian missile and drone attacks across Ukraine, describing them as a deliberate escalation of the conflict and an intensification of pressure on civilian areas, while reaffirming ongoing political and military support for Kyiv.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Sunday that the attacks demonstrated what she called “brutality and disregard for both human life and peace negotiations,” adding that additional European assistance for Ukraine’s air defense systems is being prepared.
She also wrote on social media platform X: "Terror against civilians is not strength. It's despair."
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said the strikes reflected a shift in Russian tactics toward what she described as “terror tactics” targeting urban areas, arguing that setbacks on the battlefield were driving increased attacks on civilian populations.
She added: "These are abhorrent acts of terror meant to kill as many civilians as possible. ... Next week, EU Foreign Ministers will discuss how to dial up the international pressure on Russia."
In a separate reaction, French President Emmanuel Macron condemned the attacks and referenced the use of the Oreshnik ballistic missile, saying the developments reflected what he described as the dead end of Russia’s war of aggression, while also expressing continued support for Ukraine.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Sunday that the attacks demonstrated what she called “brutality and disregard for both human life and peace negotiations,” adding that additional European assistance for Ukraine’s air defense systems is being prepared.
She also wrote on social media platform X: "Terror against civilians is not strength. It's despair."
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said the strikes reflected a shift in Russian tactics toward what she described as “terror tactics” targeting urban areas, arguing that setbacks on the battlefield were driving increased attacks on civilian populations.
She added: "These are abhorrent acts of terror meant to kill as many civilians as possible. ... Next week, EU Foreign Ministers will discuss how to dial up the international pressure on Russia."
In a separate reaction, French President Emmanuel Macron condemned the attacks and referenced the use of the Oreshnik ballistic missile, saying the developments reflected what he described as the dead end of Russia’s war of aggression, while also expressing continued support for Ukraine.
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