President Volodymr Zelensky stated on April 5 that he found the U.S. Embassy’s reaction to Russia's assault on Kryvyi Rih, a Ukrainian city, on April 4 quite “disturbing.” The attack resulted in 19 fatalities and left 68 individuals wounded.
"Shocked that a ballistic missile hit close to a playground and restaurant in Kryvyi Rih tonight," stated U.S. Ambassador Bridget Brink posted on X following a Russian missile a The attack on Kryvyi Rih on April 4 underscores why this war needs to come to an end.
Zelensky was upset with Brink for not condemning Russia over the attack, which involved an Iskander ballistic missile equipped with cluster bombs landing on a playground in his home city.
"The reply from the U.S. Embassy has been unexpectedly disheartening — despite being a powerful nation with resilient citizens, their response lacks strength. They seem hesitant to utter the term 'Russian' even when discussing the missile attack that killed children," said Zelensky. tweeted in response.
We need to exert pressure on Russia — the country opting to harm children rather than agreeing to a cease-fire.
Several European leaders have already done so. denounced The assault on Kryvyi Rih. Numerous members of NATO are also attempting to amplify pressure at the Kremlin to endorse the ceasefire agreement that Ukraine and the U.S. had previously consented to in early March.
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