The G7 member countries are gathered around a summit in Évian this Monday, June 15, against the backdrop of an agreement in the Middle East, but renewed tensions on the Ukrainian front.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday, June 15, called on the G7 leaders, meeting at a summit in France, to support Ukraine after a new wave of deadly strikes carried out by Russia which left at least nine dead and set fire to a historic cathedral in kyiv.
“It is very important that there is a response from the G7 countries, who are currently meeting for their summit – and that this response is decisive and substantial: more pressure on the aggressor and more support for Ukraine’s air defense, particularly anti-ballistic capabilities,” he said. declared Volodymyr Zelensky.
“More than 60 missiles” launched on kyiv
A large-scale offensive launched by Russia has targeted several major Ukrainian cities in recent hours. Last night, “the Russians launched more than 60 missiles on the capital alone. In total, 70 missiles and 611 drones were used against Ukraine,” declared the Ukrainian president.
Other cities and towns were also targeted, such as Kharkiv where at least five rescue workers were killed, but also in the regions of kyiv, Dnipro, Donetsk, Zaporizhia, Sumy and Mykolaiv.
In kyiv, a church in the famous Orthodox complex of the Cave Lavra was the victim of a fire after a Russian strike, leaving at least 18 injured. “This is one of the most serious crimes committed by Russia against Christian culture to date,” said Volodymy Zelensky.
This new attack from Russia comes as a path to peace has just opened in the Middle East following the announcement of a agreement between the United States and Iran to end their war. That between Russia and Ukraine, underway since February 2022, is not weakening and talks to put an end to it have been slipping for months.
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