The Ukrainian president speaks of a “flamboyant and cynical Russian attack” on today’s air raids on Ukrainian territory Volodimir Zelenski by posting on x, a few hours before his meeting with his American counterpart Donald Trump accompanied by European leaders.

Among other things, Zenesky also notes that “the Russians deliberately kill people, especially children”, stressing that “the Russian war machine continues to destroy lives”. “Putin will commit a flamboyant killing to maintain pressure on Ukraine and Europe. That is why reliable security guarantees are required. War must end. And it’s Moscow who has to hear the word: “Stop”.

In detail the statement of Zelenski:

This was a showy and cynical Russian attack. They know that there is a meeting in Washington today, where we will deal with the end of the war.

We will discuss with President Trump on key issues. Together with Ukraine, the leaders of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Finland, the European Union and NATO will participate in the debate.

Everyone is pursuing a decent peace and real security. And right now, the Russians are attacking Kharkov, Zaporizia, Sumi and Odessa, destroying our home facilities and political infrastructure.

The Russians deliberately kill people, especially children. So far, seven people have been killed as a result of a drone attack on Kharkov, the youngest of which is only one and a half years a girl, and dozens have been injured, including children.

In Zaporizia, the missile attacks injured 20 people and killed three. I express my condolences to all the families and favorite victims.

There was also a deliberate Russian attack on an energy facility in Odessa belonging to an Azerbaijan company, showing that it was an attack not only against us but also against our relationships and our energy security.

The Russian war machine continues to destroy lives. THE Putin It will perpetually commit killing to maintain pressure on Ukraine and Europe, as well as to humiliate diplomatic efforts. That is exactly why we ask for help to end the killings. That is why reliable security guarantees are required. That is why Russia should not be rewarded for its involvement in this war. War must end. And it’s Moscow who has to hear the word: “Stop”.

You can see in detail all the developments for today’s meeting at the White House here.