Published on, Aug. 18 -- August 18, 2025 4:37 PM

KYIV: Ukraine's foreign minister on Monday condemned Russia for continuing to kill civilians despite renewed global peace efforts. Andrii Sybiha made the remarks after a deadly Russian missile strike hit Kharkiv, one of Ukraine's largest cities.

In a post on X, Sybiha said, "Russia is a murderous war machine that Ukraine is holding back. And it must be stopped through transatlantic unity and pressure." He stressed that ongoing attacks on civilians expose Moscow's disregard for diplomacy and peace.

The statement comes just days before Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiyy meets US President Donald Trump in Washington. The high-stakes summit is aimed at securing stronger Western support...