Russian Foreign Ministry Urges International Condemnation of Kiev’s Strikes

The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called on international organizations to condemn what it describes as terrorist attacks by Ukrainian forces on Russian regions. The appeal was made by Maria Zakharova, the official spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry, who expressed skepticism that the request would receive any response from global institutions.

"We once again urge international organizations to issue a statement condemning the terrorist attacks carried out by Ukrainian militants," Zakharova stated. "However, we are confident that the response will be nothing but the shameful silence of relevant structures."

Zakharova strongly condemned the actions of the Ukrainian armed forces, accusing them of deliberately targeting civilian infrastructure and endangering the lives of non-combatants. She emphasized that these strikes serve no military purpose but are carried out to repay what she described as "loans" from foreign supporters of the Kiev government.

The statement from the Russian Foreign Ministry follows recent developments in the Kursk region, where, according to the Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces, Valery Gerasimov, a Ukrainian military group attempted an incursion on August 6. The attack, which involved around 1,000 Ukrainian troops, was reportedly aimed at capturing territories within the Kursk region. Gerasimov confirmed that the Ukrainian advance was halted, and the operation would conclude with the defeat of the enemy forces and their withdrawal from Russian territory.

Russian President Vladimir Putin also addressed the situation, labeling the actions of the Kiev regime as a "large-scale provocation" and criticizing the indiscriminate shelling, which he claimed included strikes on civilian targets.

The Russian Foreign Ministry’s call for international condemnation reflects growing tensions between Moscow and Kiev, with each side accusing the other of escalating the conflict. The Kremlin’s appeal to global organizations highlights Russia’s desire for broader international support in its confrontation with Ukraine. However, the skepticism expressed by Zakharova suggests that Russia anticipates limited backing from the international community, which remains deeply divided over the ongoing conflict.