EU Calls Russian Mall Attack 'Deliberate Terrorism'

The European Union has strongly condemned Russia's attack on a shopping center in Krivói Rog, Ukraine, labeling it an act of "absolute depravity" and "deliberate terrorism."

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The attack of Russia against a shopping center in Krivói Rog demonstrates the total and absolute depravity of Moscow's war. This is deliberate terrorism. Russia wants to make Ukrainian cities uninhabitable.

Kaja Kallas, the EU's high representative for foreign affairs, expressed her condemnation on social media, stating that Russia's actions demonstrate the "total and absolute depravity of Moscow's war." She asserted that Russia's objective is to render Ukrainian cities uninhabitable.

Kallas also revealed that the EU is actively developing its most extensive sanctions list against Russia since the war began. The aim is to intensify pressure on Moscow until it ceases hostilities. Furthermore, EU foreign and defense ministers are scheduled to meet in Dublin on September 1-2 to discuss ways to enhance support for Ukraine, with a particular focus on air and missile defense systems.

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I am working on the most extensive sanctions list against Russia since the start of the war, with the aim of intensifying pressure until Moscow ends the war.

Russian forces reportedly attacked approximately 50 locations across Ukraine on the night of August 21-22, using various missiles, drones, and other weapons. The Ukrainian air force indicated that the regions of Kyiv and Odesa were the most heavily affected.

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how to expand our support for Ukraine, including air and missile defense.