Statement of the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry on the new wave of Russian aggression against Ukraine

The purpose of Russia’s offensive military operation is to destroy the Ukrainian state, force Ukrainian territory way capture with and is to control the occupation.

Russia troops from various directions, including the temporarily occupied Donbass and Crimeaas well as attacking peaceful cities in Ukraine from the northeast.

This is an act of war, for the sovereignty of Ukraine and threatens the territorial integrity of the UN Charter and fundamental norm of international law and is a gross violation of the principles.

The fighting spirit of the Ukrainian military is high, and our defenders are ready to respond decisively to the occupying power and They will defend the Ukrainian land with all their might.