US silence ‘encourages Putin’, Zelensky says after large Russian assault

Following a lethal in a single day assault on Might 25, President Volodymyr Zelensky referred to as for stronger sanctions on Russia and added that "America’s silence, and the silence of others around the globe, solely encourages Putin."

Russia launched 69 missiles and 298 drones in a single day on Might 25, in response to Ukraine's Air Pressure. The assault killed 12 folks, together with three kids, and injured greater than 60, Inside Minister Ihor Klymenko mentioned.

Rescuers labored in additional than 30 Ukrainian villages and cities, reacting to the large-scale assault, Zelensky mentioned. Greater than 22 direct strikes have been recorded, with further areas affected by falling particles, the Air Pressure mentioned.

"With out actually robust strain on the Russian management, this brutality can’t be stopped. Sanctions will certainly assist," Zelensky wrote in a submit on Telegram on Might 25.

"The world is aware of all of the weaknesses of the Russian economic system. It’s doable to cease the conflict, however solely by way of the required pressure of strain on Russia. Putin should be pressured to suppose not about launching missiles, however about ending the conflict."

Russian and Ukrainian officers met in Istanbul on Might 16 within the first direct talks between the 2 international locations in three years, however left with out reaching an settlement on a ceasefire.

Russian Overseas Minister Sergey Lavrov confirmed that Moscow had no real interest in agreeing to a ceasefire in Ukraine, saying on Might 21 that Russia "doesn't need this anymore."

Ukraine had additionally been rocked by one of many heaviest strikes of the conflict the night time prior.

Russian missile, drone attack kills at least 12 in UkraineMultiple waves of explosions rocked cities across Ukraine as Russia launched another massive drone and missile attack overnight. At least 11 people in Kyiv have been injured.The Kyiv IndependentAbbey Fenbert