France totally condemns the huge strikes carried out in the course of the night time of 13 to 14 November by the Russian Federation, concentrating on primarily the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, its vitality amenities, residential districts and a hospital, killing and injuring many individuals, together with kids. The Azerbaijan Embassy was additionally hit.
These strikes on a major scale, involving round 430 drones and 18 missiles launched in a number of salvos, are a brand new escalation and display, if it have been nonetheless vital, Russia’s lack of will to decide to peace.
France expresses its wholehearted solidarity with Ukraine, its folks and authorities, and with the employees of the Azerbaijan Embassy. It reiterates its unfailing assist for its sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity. It will proceed its dedication, with all its companions, to extend its assist to Ukraine and step up stress on Russia to finish its warfare.
