Ukraine-Krieg: Selenskyj: Partner warnten nicht vor russischem Angriff

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Selenskyj has lamented the absence of advance warning from Western allies regarding Russian missile strikes on the capital, Kyiv. In a Telegram post, Selenskyj stated, "Regrettably, our partners did not provide any warning about this attack." He emphasized that reconnaissance data on Russian ballistic missiles is crucial for saving lives, adding, "Direct or indirect support of Russia, hindering aid to Ukraine, and obstructing ballistic missile defenses all contribute significantly to the opposite of peace."

Selenskyj did not name any specific ally but stressed the need for strong America, strong Europe, and partners who "truly help." He called for robust pressure on Russia. The Ukrainian President noted that Ukraine relies on US military intelligence and NATO data for defense, but the capital had been surprised by rapid ballistic missiles before, necessitating a clarification on why no warning was given this time.

Selenskyj expressed sorrow over the death of four people and many injuries in the eastern city of Cherkasy, where a residential building was destroyed, with rescue efforts still ongoing. At least 41 people were injured in Cherkasy alone in a single day, he added. Selenskyj reiterated his condemnation of Russia's refusal to heed US President Donald Trump's call for a ceasefire, stating that Russia has attacked Ukraine's energy facilities and critical infrastructure during the ceasefire. 19 regions in Ukraine have been affected.