Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has referred to as for stronger worldwide sanctions on Russia after a lethal assault on Kyiv killed at least 31 individuals.
Zelensky mentioned 5 youngsters – the youngest aged two – had been among the many lifeless, and 159 individuals had been wounded within the assault on Thursday.
“Regardless of how a lot the Kremlin denies their effectiveness, sanctions do work – and so they should be strengthened,” he mentioned.
Kyiv declared a day of mourning after the assault on the capital collapsed a condominium block and damaged a hospital, college, nursery, and college.
Russia launched greater than 300 drones and eight cruise missiles within the in a single day assault, Ukraine’s air drive mentioned. The assault was one of many deadliest Kyiv has skilled since Russia launched its large-scale invasion in February 2022.
U.S. President Donald Trump condemned Russia’s actions in Ukraine and recommended new sanctions in opposition to Moscow that had been coming.
“Russia, I believe it is disgusting what they’re doing. I believe it is disgusting,” he advised journalists.
On Monday, Trump issued a brand new “10 or 12” day deadline for Russia to conform to a ceasefire in Ukraine.
John Kelley, the appearing US consultant to the United Nations, advised the UN Security Council on Thursday that Russia and Ukraine “should negotiate a ceasefire and sturdy peace”.
“It’s time to make a deal,” he mentioned.
Ukrainian officers on Friday mentioned Kyiv had obtained “constructive indicators” from the US about potential new sanctions, significantly focusing on Russian oil and secondary markets.
Ukraine’s deputy overseas minister Andrii Sybiha mentioned Trump has been “beneficiant and affected person”, however that “now could be the time to place most stress on Moscow”.
In the meantime, Germany pledged on Friday to ship two extra US-made Patriot air defence systems within the coming days.
Zelensky mentioned that in July alone, Russia launched greater than 5,100 glide bombs, 3,800 Shahed drones, and 260 missiles, together with 128 ballistic.
“On a daily basis, issues,” he mentioned. “This will solely be stopped by joint efforts – by America, Europe, and different world actors.”
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