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Biden accuses Putin of wanting to “annihilate” Ukraine after wave of Russian bombings

The American president, Joe Bidenaccused his Russian counterpart this Friday, Vladimir Putinof wanting to “annihilate” Ukraine following the recent wave of Russian bombings against Ukrainian infrastructure.

It’s a statement, Biden considered the recent Russian airstrikes a “clear reminder”that the purpose of put on In this war this has not changed.

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“He seeks to annihilate Ukraine and subdue his people. must be stoppedsaid the American president.

According to Ukrainethe attack of the last 24 hours with almost 160 missiles and dronesit was the highest since the start of the war in February 2022.

The bombings affected several cities across the country. Ukrainian geography and they left at least 22 civilians killed and 130 injured.

Ukraine managed to stop a large part of Russian missiles and drones thanks to air defense systems delivered last year by U.S and other Western countries.

Although, Biden warned in its statement that U.S you will not be able to continue sending this type of assistance to Ukraine unless he Congress American act “urgently”next year and approve a new package of more than 60 billion dollars in military aid for Kyiv.

“He Congress must act without further delay.”he said Bidenwhich has faced opposition in recent weeks from most Republicans in the United States House of Representatives to approve more aid Ukraine.

Russian shelling caused damage to residential areas of Ukrainematernity wards, schools, daycare centers, parks, subway stations, shopping centers and energy infrastructure, causing power cuts in several parts of the country.

Source: Elcomercio

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