President Biden on Wednesday denounced Russia’s newest assault on Ukraine, declaring the wave of missiles and drones “outrageous.”
“The aim of this outrageous assault was to chop off the Ukrainian individuals’s entry to warmth and electrical energy throughout winter and to jeopardize the security of its grid,” Biden mentioned in a press release.
“Let me be clear: the Ukrainian people deserve to live in peace and safety, and the United States and the international community must continue to stand with Ukraine until it triumphs over Russia’s aggression,” he added.
Russia, within the early hours of Wednesday, launched an assault on Ukraine’s vitality provides and infrastructure utilizing 78 air and floor missiles and 106 Shahed drones, Ukraine’s air pressure mentioned. The strikes broken tools and precipitated energy outages.
It was the thirteenth time Russia has attacked Ukraine’s vitality system, in line with DTEK, the nation’s largest personal vitality firm.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the assault as “inhumane.”
“Today, Putin deliberately chose Christmas for an attack,” he wrote on the social platform X. “What could be more inhumane? Over 70 missiles, including ballistic ones, and more than a hundred attack drones. The targets are our energy infrastructure. They continue to fight for a blackout in Ukraine.”
Biden in his assertion touted the tools the U.S. has already despatched Ukraine since Russia invaded the nation in 2022, and mentioned “more are on the way.”
“I have directed the Department of Defense to continue its surge of weapons deliveries to Ukraine, and the United States will continue to work tirelessly to strengthen Ukraine’s position in its defense against Russian forces.”
President-elect Trump, in the meantime, has lengthy been crucial of U.S. assist to Ukraine. He has endorsed the thought of a deal between Kyiv and Moscow, and has pledged to swiftly finish the battle.
Russian President Vladimir Putin mentioned he was open to assembly with the incoming president to debate potential outcomes throughout their first dialog in 4 years.
Trump’s selection for particular envoy to Ukraine and Russia, retired Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg, additionally condemned the Christmas Day assault.
“Christmas should be a time of peace, yet Ukraine was brutally attacked on Christmas Day,” Kellogg wrote on the social platform X.
“Launching large-scale missile and drone attacks on the day of the Lord’s birth is wrong. The world is closely watching actions on both sides. The U.S. is more resolved than ever to bring peace to the region.”
