Ukraine latest: Live updates as ‘horrific’ rocket strikes hit Kyiv and Nato allies to prepare next steps
Fresh strikes have hit Kyiv amid warnings Russian forces are closing in on the capital as Nato allies prepare to determine the West’s next steps against the Kremlin.
The Ukrainian foreign minister, Dmytro Kuleba, said in a tweet just before 4am on Friday that “horrific rocket strikes” hit Kyiv in an attack he compared to the city’s 1941 shelling by Nazi Germany.
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Hide Ad“Last time our capital experienced anything like this was in 1941 when it was attacked by Nazi Germany,” he said.
“Ukraine defeated that evil and will defeat this one. Stop Putin. Isolate Russia. Sever all ties. Kick Russia out of (everywhere).”
Replying to Mr Kuleba’s tweet, Foreign Secretary Liz Truss called Russia’s assault on the capital “barbaric” and “callous”.
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Ukraine live updates: ‘Horrific’ rocket strikes in Kyiv as Nato allies to prepare next steps
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Liz Truss: The UK has been “true to our word” on sanctions
Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said on Twitter the UK has been “true to our word” that Russia’s invasion would result in the “toughest sanctions we have ever imposed”.
She also said Russia’s assault on Ukraine is “barbaric, unjustified and shows a callous disregard for human life”.
She tweeted: “Solidarity with (Ukrainian foreign minister) @DmytroKuleba and the Ukrainian people.
“Putin’s assault on Ukraine is barbaric, unjustified and shows a callous disregard for human life. We will continue to hold Putin to account and remain steadfast in our support. #StandwithUkraine”.
Nato allies to prepare next steps after ‘horrific’ rocket strikes in Kyiv
Fresh strikes have hit Kyiv amid warnings Russian forces are closing in on the capital as Nato allies prepare to determine the West’s next steps against the Kremlin.
The Ukrainian foreign minister, Dmytro Kuleba, said in a tweet just before 4am on Friday that “horrific rocket strikes” hit Kyiv in an attack he compared to the city’s 1941 shelling by Nazi Germany.
“Last time our capital experienced anything like this was in 1941 when it was attacked by Nazi Germany,” he said.
“Ukraine defeated that evil and will defeat this one. Stop Putin. Isolate Russia. Sever all ties. Kick Russia out of (everywhere).”