Zelensky Accuses Kremlin of Sanctions Evasion After Deadly Kyiv Strike
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russia of circumventing global sanctions following a devastating missile attack on Kyiv that killed at least 21 people, including three minors. Zelensky highlighted that a cruise missile manufactured in early 2026 struck a residential building, indicating Moscow continues to procure necessary components despite international restrictions. The assault involved over 675 drones and 56 missiles, causing widespread damage in Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Odessa, with more than 15 people still missing in the rubble. Concurrently, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) expressed grave concern over intensified military activity near Ukrainian nuclear facilities, noting over 160 drones were detected nearby. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz rejected Russian mediation proposals, while Hungary and Slovakia condemned the attacks, with Hungary summoning the Russian ambassador after drones hit the Transcarpathia region. The violence erupted shortly after a brief ceasefire marking the end of World War II in Europe, which Moscow refused to extend.
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