Massive Oreshnik missile and drone attack against Ukraine: Statement by the President of the Committee of Ministers

Mr Mihai Popșoi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova and President of the Committee of Ministers, made the following statement:

"We strongly condemn Russia's use of the Oreshnik ballistic missile in its brutal overnight attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, leaving the people of Kyiv, Lviv and Kryvyi Rih without electricity or running water.

Human life is one of the supreme values defended by the Council of Europe and there shall be no impunity for these brutal attacks.

Actions taken by the Council of Europe in ensuring accountability for Ukraine, starting with the functioning of the Register of Damage, continuing with the recent launching in the Hague of the process to establish the Claims Commission, as well as the progress made in the establishment of the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine, are key steps in this direction.

Support for Ukraine and accountability for the crime of aggression committed by the Russian Federation is an overarching priority of the Republic of Moldova's Presidency to the Committee of Ministers. We stand in solidarity with Ukraine and support a just peace for Ukraine."