Von der Leyen
European Union
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“Terror against civilians is not strength. It's despair.”
Von der Leyen condemns Russia's massive attack and the Kremlin's disregard for peace and pledges further support on the way to reinforce air defence.
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Russia’s massive attack on Ukraine last night shows the Kremlin’s brutality and disregard for both human life and peace negotiations. Terror against civilians is not strength. It's despair. We stand firmly with Ukraine, with further support on the way to reinforce its air defence systems.
On Russian attacks targeting civilians in Ukraine.