Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha clearly outlined the fundamental difference between the actions of Ukraine and the aggressor following the massive attack on June 6. His statement emphasizes the importance of international understanding of Ukraine's right to self-defense.
Key Principles of Self-Defense
The head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs highlighted the fundamental difference in the objectives of the operations:
Ukraine targets military objects – aircraft used for bombing civilian targets The aggressor targets civilians – residential buildings, energy infrastructure, peaceful population
Scale of the Recent Attack
Russia deployed a vast arsenal against Ukraine:
- 407 drones
- 38 cruise missiles
- 6 ballistic missiles
Kyiv, Lutsk, Lviv, Ternopil, Chernihiv, Kremenchuk, and other cities were affected.
Consequences for the Civilian Population
As a result of the attacks:
- Four people died in Kyiv, dozens were injured
- High-rise residential buildings were damaged
- Energy infrastructure was affected
- Damage to railway tracks was recorded
International Legal Context
The minister emphasized the unacceptability of equating the actions of Ukraine and the aggressor:
Ukraine is exercising self-defense in accordance with international law Russia is committing acts of aggression and terror against the civilian population The difference is fundamental and must be recognized by the international community
Need for Increased Pressure
Sybiha stressed the need for:
Strengthening sanctions to increase the cost of war for the aggressor New solutions to bolster Ukraine's defense Rapid response from the international community
Support for the Affected
In this difficult time, our collective support is especially important:
Medical assistance to the wounded and affected Psychological support for families who have lost loved ones Infrastructure restoration to ensure normal life Evacuation assistance for residents of affected areas
International Solidarity
The minister's statement addresses international partners with important messages:
Understanding Ukraine's right to self-defense Differentiation between the aggressor and the victim of aggression
Strengthening support for Ukraine's defense efforts
Unity in Defense of Truth
It is crucial for the international community to clearly understand the difference between legitimate self-defense and acts of aggression. This is not only a matter of supporting Ukraine but also a matter of protecting international law and justice.
Together Towards Justice
Every statement of international support, every decision to strengthen sanctions, every step to defend international law brings us closer to a just peace. It is important to continue explaining to the world the truth about the nature of this conflict.
Our resilience, the support of international partners, and a clear legal position are the foundation for achieving a just peace and restoring Ukraine's territorial integrity.
