Statement of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha regarding the Russian strike on Ukraine on June 17, 2025
17 June 2025 16:35
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha:
"This night, Russia launched a massive and brutal strike against Ukraine. Hundreds of drones and missiles
targeting civilians.
Kyiv suffered particularly severe attacks.
Putin does this on purpose, just during the G7 summit. He sends a signal of total disrespect to the United States and other partners who have called for an end to the killing.
Russia not only rejects a ceasefire or a leaders' meeting to find solutions and end the war. It cynically strikes Ukraine's capital while pretending to seek diplomatic solutions.
Putin's goal is very simple: make the G7 leaders appear weak. Only strong steps and real pressure on Moscow can prove him wrong."
