Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha: "Russia claims it used an intermediate range ballistic missile, so-called “Oreshnik”, against Lviv region. 

Such a strike close to EU and NATO border is a grave threat to the security on the European continent and a test for the transatlantic community. We demand strong responses to Russia’s reckless actions.  

We are informing the United States, European partners, and all countries and international organizations about the details of this dangerous strike through diplomatic channels. 

It is absurd that Russia attempts to justify this strike with the fake “Putin residence attack” that never happened. Another proof that Moscow does not need any real reasons for its terror and war.  

Putin uses an IRBM near EU and NATO border in response to his own hallucinations — this is truly a global threat. And it demands global responses.  

There needs to be more strong steps against Russian tanker fleet—and the U.S. is right to take action here—as well as Russia’s oil revenues, schemes, and its assets. Not only in the EU but across the world. 

We urge all responsible states and international organizations to call out Russian lies and increase pressure on the aggressor without delay. 

We will be initiating international action — an urgent meeting of the UN Security Council, a meeting of the Ukraine-NATO Council, as well as responses within the EU, Council of Europe, and OSCE."