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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Namita Singh

Zelensky says Russia is targeting citizens after fresh strikes on schools and homes

  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russia of terrorising citizens following attacks on schools, a market, and a residential building in Kharkiv that left 15 people injured.
  • Zelensky stated that Russia has no legitimate military objective for these targets, calling the strikes a deliberate attempt to inflict harm and break Ukrainian society.
  • The Ukrainian president questioned Moscow's claims to American negotiators regarding de-escalation, arguing the continued wave of terror demonstrates otherwise.
  • Germany has urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to halt a dangerous path of escalation against NATO nations and negotiate a peaceful end to the war.
  • A meeting between German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov at the UN General Assembly resulted in no meaningful breakthrough.

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