EU: Russia’s Attacks On Ukraine’s Energy Infrastructure Show It Is Not Seeking Peace
Russia’s latest mass missile attacks on Ukrainian power plants show that Moscow is not seeking peace, European Commission spokesperson Christian Wigand said on October 14. He stressed that an energy ceasefire cannot work if only one side observes it and reaffirmed the EU’s commitment to supporting Ukraine and maintaining pressure on Russia, UATV English reports. “Russia has launched new massive…
On October 14, European Commission spokesperson Christian Wigand stated that Russia's recent missile strikes on Ukrainian power plants indicate the country is not seeking peace. Wigand emphasized that an energy ceasefire is unfeasible if only one party complies, reiterating the EU's dedication to supporting Ukraine and applying pressure on Russia.
"Russia has launched new massive missile attacks on power plants. We understand that 600,000 people across Ukraine have been left without electricity following Russian missile and drone strikes, and I think it is quite obvious that these are not the actions of a country seeking peace," Wigand told a press conference in Brussels.
The EU foreign ministers had discussed the proposed energy ceasefire during a meeting earlier in the week. They endorsed the initiative, provided Moscow also adheres to the ceasefire. However, Wigand stressed that a ceasefire would be ineffective if only one party abides by it. As of now, Russia continues to target Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
Kyiv has urged its global allies to respond with stronger sanctions and additional aid to shield civilians and essential infrastructure.
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