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Attack on Ukraine's National Academy of Sciences in September2026

The Russian attack on Ukraine's National Academy of Sciences described by von der Leyen and Macron on September28,2026.

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Von der Leyen
European Union
Sep 28, 2026, 01:36 PM
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“Europe is working harder than ever to strengthen Ukraine’s defence.”
Von der Leyen expresses sympathy for heroes searching for people trapped inside Ukraine’s National Academy of Sciences and pledges to strengthen Ukraine’s defence.
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Today, science became a target for Russia. My heart goes out to the heroes searching for people trapped inside Ukraine’s National Academy of Sciences. As well as to the families and loved ones of the victims of horrific attacks across the country. We stand with them. And with all Ukrainians. Europe is working harder than ever to strengthen Ukraine’s defence.
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Macron
France
Sep 28, 2026, 07:01 PM
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“France and Europe will stand alongside the Ukrainian people, who are resisting with courage, for as long as necessary.”
Macron condemns Russian strikes against Ukraine's National Academy of Sciences and pledges continued support for the Ukrainian people as long as necessary.
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Le régime de Vladimir Poutine a frappé la plus grande institution de recherche scientifique ukrainienne : l’Académie nationale des Sciences d’Ukraine. Ces frappes sont une nouvelle illustration du mépris hostile du régime russe à l’égard de la science et de la vérité. Elles s’ajoutent à la barbarie des frappes quotidiennes qui traquent les civils ukrainiens. Nous partageons la souffrance des victimes et de leurs familles. La France et l’Europe se tiendront aussi longtemps que nécessaire aux côtés du peuple ukrainien, qui résiste avec courage.
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