UK Foreign Secretary condemns latest Russian strikes on Ukraine: "This won't work"

UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy has stated that by targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure, Russia is once again attempting to weaken the country's resolve.

Source: Lammy on X (Twitter), reported by European pravda

Details: Lammy emphasised the UK's continued support for Ukraine "for as long as it takes".

Quote: "Russia's deplorable strikes against Ukraine's energy infrastructure, ahead of Ukraine's 3rd winter of war, further shows Putin's desire to weaken the resolve of a country he thought would be beaten in days. It won't work. We stand with Ukraine. Today and for as long as it takes."

Russia's deplorable strikes against Ukraine's energy infrastructure, ahead of Ukraine's 3rd winter of war, further shows Putin's desire to weaken the resolve of a country he thought would be beaten in days. It won't work. We stand with Ukraine. Today and for as long as it takes. — David Lammy (@DavidLammy) November 17, 2024

Background:

• In the early hours of 17 November, Russian forces launched a combined strike on Ukraine’s energy sector using 210 missiles and drones, 144 of which were intercepted.
• Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha described the latest large-scale missile attack as a response by war criminal Vladimir Putin to recent calls and visits from foreign leaders.
• Moldovan President Maia Sandu also strongly condemned Russia’s latest attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure.

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