UN Condemns Russia's Series of Drone Attacks on Ukraine
UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemned yesterday Russia's biggest drone and missile attack yet in the three-year war in Ukraine.
'The Secretary-General strongly condemns the latest series of large-scale drone and missile attacks by the Russian Federation,' Guterres said in a statement referring to the assault Friday, also calling for a full, immediate, and unconditional ceasefire.
Hours-long Russian bombardments sent Ukrainians scurrying for shelters across the country. AFP journalists in Kyiv heard drones buzzing over the capital and explosions ringing out throughout the night as Ukrainian air defence systems fended off the attack.
'The Secretary-General is alarmed by this dangerous escalation and the growing number of civilian casualties. Attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure are prohibited under international law and must stop immediately,' said the statement issued by UN spokesman Stéphane Dujarric.
Very Unhappy
This came as US President Donald Trump said Friday he was 'very unhappy' about his telephone call with Vladimir Putin on the war in Ukraine, saying the Russian leader just wanted to 'keep killing people.'
'It's a very tough situation. I told you I was very unhappy with my call with President Putin. He wants to go all the way, just keep killing people — it's no good,' Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One.
Trump also hinted that he may finally be ready to toughen sanctions against Russia, having held off for the past six months while he tried to persuade Putin to end the war.
'We talk about sanctions a lot,' Trump said. 'He understands that it may be coming.'
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