US Embassy slams Russian strike on Kyiv, Trump offers advice to Putin – Wednesday brief
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The US Embassy commented on Russia's strike on Kyiv on the night of June 17. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump gave advice to Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, who wants to be a mediator between Iran and Israel.
Read more about what happened on Wednesday, June 18.
US Embassy condemns Russian deadly attack on Kyiv, contradicting Trump's call
The US Embassy in Ukraine has responded to the Russian strike on Kyiv that occurred on June 17 on its X account. The enemy attack claimed the lives of more than 20 people.
American diplomats joined in the Day of Mourning for the victims of the Russian strike on Kyiv on June 17. Among the dead was a US citizen, and among the more than 130 injured were children.
The Embassy also stated that the Russian attack contradicts US President Donald Trump's calls.
Putin should end war in Ukraine before mediating in Middle East – Trump
Russian leader Vladimir Putin should first end the war that Russia started in Ukraine before talking about mediating in the Middle East, stated US President Donald Trump during a conversation with journalists.
"I spoke to Putin yesterday, he offered to help mediate. I said, do me a favor — mediate your own. Let's mediate Russia first, OK? I said, 'Vladimir, let's mediate Russia first, you can worry about this later," Trump said.
Kaja Kallas: Without support for Ukraine, Europe may have to learn Russian
The head of European diplomacy, Kaja Kallas, calls for stronger support for Ukraine. Otherwise, according to Kallas, Europe will have to learn the Russian language, The Guardian reports.
The EU's chief diplomat believes that the EU is making its contribution to supporting Ukraine, and not least because "Ukraine is Europe’s first line of defence," and Russia responds only to strength.
EU summons Russian ambassador after attack on European diplomat in Vladivostok
In Vladivostok, Russia, a European diplomat was attacked. The European Union summons the Russian ambassador for explanations, according to The Guardian.
According to the EU spokesperson Anitta Hipper, the European Union summoned the Russian ambassador in Brussels for explanations after the attack on the official in the city of Vladivostok last month.
“We condemn any violence against EU diplomats. They must be able to carry out their duties free from fear and intimidation. The safety of our staff is paramount, and we will continue to review the protection of our diplomatic staff,” the EU spokesperson stated.
