Zelenskiy Condemns Cynical Russian Strikes Ahead of Talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy publicly denounced Russia for launching "cynical" attacks on Ukraine, notably targeting an Azerbaijani-owned oil facility. These incidents preceded his planned diplomatic dialogue with former U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington.

In a statement on X, Zelenskiy criticized Russia for their "demonstrative" actions, implying that Russian President Vladimir Putin seeks to exert pressure on Ukraine and Europe by resorting to such aggressive tactics.

Zelenskiy emphasized that the strikes are an attempt to undermine diplomatic efforts, reinforcing his call for international support to halt the ongoing violence.

(With inputs from agencies.)