French President: While we seek ways for peace, Russia continues to disregard civilian lives

Apr 7, 2025 - 07:00

Blood on a children's playground after the Russian missile strike on Kryvyi Rih on 4 April 2025.

French President Emmanuel Macron expressed condolences to Ukrainians following a deadly Russian missile strike on Kryvyi Rih on 4 April that claimed the lives of 20 people, including 9 children.

This comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy publicly criticized US Ambassador Bridget Brink’s “weak” response to a Russian missile strike that devastated his hometown, Kryvyi Rih. In her post, Brink failed to directly attribute responsibility to Russia. Zelenskyy argued that failing to explicitly assign blame to Russia emboldens further aggression and undermines diplomatic efforts.

In a message posted on the social network X, Macron addressed Ukrainians in their own language on their day of national mourning.

“On this day of national mourning in Ukraine, my thoughts are with the children and all civilian victims of the bloody strikes carried out by Russia, particularly on 4 April in Kryvyi Rih,” wrote the French president.