Belgium says Russia doesn’t want peace after deadly night in Ukraine

“Russia does not attack cities like this because it wants peace.” Belgian minister for foreign affairs Maxime Prévot condemns the latest heavy attack of Russia on Kiev and other places in Ukraine.

“Last night, Kyiv was the main target of a massive Russian strike. Missiles and drones hit homes, schools, a market and essential infrastructure... Whatever narrative Russia may put forward, the facts remain clear: civilians were struck, residential areas were hit, and there is no justification for attacks that terrorize an entire population. The reported use of an Oreshnik missile is another chilling signal. These weapons are designed not only to destroy, but to intimidate, exhaust and break the spirit of a nation”, writes Prévot.

According to a count by Kyiv, Moscow fired 600 drones and 90 missiles last night, killing several people. Russia confirmed on Sunday that its military also fired an Oreshnik missile at Ukraine. The Oreshnik is considered a feared weapon. It is a new medium-range hypersonic ballistic missile capable of carrying nuclear warheads. Due to its high speed of more than 12,000 kilometers per hour and a range of up to 5,000 kilometers, the weapon also poses a potential threat to Europe.

Kaja Kallas, the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs, writes, “Russia hit a dead-end on the battlefield, so it terrorizes Ukraine with deliberate strikes on city centers.”

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