ゼレンスキー大統領だいとうりょう“ロシア軍ぐんがバス攻撃こうげき9人にん死亡しぼう 制裁せいさい強化きょうかを”

On the 17th, a day after high-level direct talks between Ukraine and Russia, Russian military drones attacked northeastern Ukraine. President Zelensky strongly condemned the attack, saying that a bus was hit and nine civilians were killed, and called on other countries to strengthen sanctions against Russia.

Ukraine and Russia held their first high-level direct talks in about three years on the 16th in Istanbul, Turkey, and agreed to exchange 1,000 prisoners each and to continue negotiations.

On the morning of the 17th, after one night had passed, there was a Russian drone attack in Sumy Oblast, northeastern Ukraine. The Russian Ministry of Defense announced that they had attacked a location where Ukrainian military equipment was being stored.

In response, Ukrainian President Zelensky posted on social media that the attack targeted a bus, killing nine civilians including parents and children who were on board, and that seven others are being treated in the hospital. He strongly condemned the attack as one aimed at civilians.

On top of that, the Russian delegation that came to Istanbul had no meaningful authority and was also unprepared.

Without stronger pressure, Russia will not seek genuine diplomacy, he said, calling on Western countries and all partner nations to strengthen sanctions against Russia.

On the other hand, regarding President Zelenskys request for a summit meeting with Russian President Putin, Kremlin spokesperson Peskov told reporters on the 17th, It would be possible if the delegations of both countries reach a certain agreement, but did not mention any specific conditions.