The US told the UN Security Council that Russia must “stop the killing” and end its war against Ukraine, after a wave of Russian attacks on Kyiv killed at least 50 civilians.
Speaking at a Security Council briefing on Thursday, Ambassador Dan Negrea, the US representative to the UN Economic and Social Council, condemned Russia’s latest strikes on the Ukrainian capital between July 2 and July 6, which also injured many more civilians.
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“Civilians are enduring the brunt of this senseless violence,” Negrea said, referring to images of destroyed apartment buildings and videos showing first responders battling fires and rescuing people trapped under rubble.
Washington reaffirmed its support for Ukraine, saying Russian drone and missile strikes continue to destroy homes, critical infrastructure and cultural heritage.
“The United States stands with Ukrainian citizens who continue to withstand attacks that destroy their homes, critical infrastructure, and cultural heritage,” Negrea told the council.
The US representative also highlighted the mounting cost of the war for Russia itself, saying Moscow continues to suffer nearly 40,000 casualties each month.
“We need no more evidence of why the war must end,” Negrea said. “Neither should the Russian Federation, as it continues to take nearly 40,000 casualties each month.”
Negrea said President Donald Trump has made clear that Russia should “make a deal, stop the killing, and end the war,” warning that “time is not on its side.”
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Washington remains committed to achieving an immediate ceasefire and a negotiated resolution to Russia’s war against Ukraine as soon as possible, Negrea concluded.
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