U.S. Ukraine Ambassador: "Russia's Second Day of Attacks, More Brutal... Civilian Targets Including Orphanages"

Oksana Markarova, Ambassador of Ukraine to the United States
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[Asia Economy Reporter Jeong Hyunjin] Oksana Markarova, the Ukrainian ambassador to the United States, said on the 25th (local time), the second day of Russia's airstrikes on Ukraine, that "the attacks have become more brutal."

According to the Washington Post (WP) and others, Ambassador Markarova told reporters that "today, the second day of the attacks, the situation was more difficult." She said Russian forces targeted civilians' homes, ambulances, and orphanages. Although there were about 50 children in the orphanage, fortunately, none were injured. She also stated that Russian forces are holding 92 staff members at Chernobyl hostage.

Ambassador Markarova revealed that the Ukrainian Prosecutor General is collecting evidence to prosecute war crimes at the International Court of Justice. She also said, "I have heard from U.S. President Joe Biden about the first moves of a strong sanctions package," and expressed gratitude for the very strong sanctions.

Ambassador Markarova emphasized that Ukraine is still prepared for peace negotiations but will not surrender or capitulate while Russian forces are advancing toward the capital, Kyiv. She added, "Kyiv has been Ukrainian land for thousands of years, and we intend to protect it going forward."

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