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Ukrainian drone strikes deep inside Russian territory are causing panic in the Kremlin, according to EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas.<\/p>\n

Speaking to Agence France-Presse on Wednesday, Kallas said that Ukraine’s recent attacks have exposed Russia’s growing difficulties, UATV English<\/a> reports.<\/p>\n

On Wednesday, Ukrainian drones struck energy and military facilities in Saint Petersburg while officials were gathered there for an economic forum.<\/p>\n

“This is also clearly showing panic on Russia’s side \u2014 they are increasing terrorist attacks in Ukraine precisely because they do not know how to deal with this,” Kallas said.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described the strikes as a “fair” response to Russia’s bombardment of Ukraine and warned that further attacks could follow.<\/p>\n

“Ukraine has indeed stepped up strikes on oil facilities because oil is what finances the war against Ukraine,” Kallas said.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

“At the same time, we see that Putin is losing money, people, and momentum, and that is why he is intensifying attacks against civilians,” she added.<\/p>\n

In recent days, Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin has launched a series of large-scale drone and missile attacks against Ukraine.<\/p>\n

“He is clearly escalating terror to spread fear and because he is losing ground on the battlefield,” Kallas said.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

“But I think they have not managed to break the resilience of Ukrainians so far, and I doubt they will achieve that through these attacks.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The European Union is currently preparing a new round of sanctions against Moscow in an effort to increase pressure on the Kremlin.<\/p>\n

According to Kallas, a key element of the proposed package is aimed at reducing Russia’s oil revenues despite rising global energy prices linked to the US-Israeli conflict with Iran.<\/p>\n

“We have a very clear objective targeting the military industry and financial institutions so that they cannot raise capital to finance this war,” she said.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

“At the same time, we also need to increase support for Ukraine so that it can defend itself, because these attacks are horrific,” the diplomat added.<\/p>\n

As US-mediated efforts to end the war have stalled, calls have grown for the European Union to play a larger role in attempts to stop the conflict.<\/p>\n

Kallas reiterated her position that the EU cannot serve as a neutral mediator between the two sides because of its firm support for Kyiv.<\/p>\n

“Obviously, the war in Iran, the Middle East, and the Strait of Hormuz is drawing American attention, but I believe the more important issue right now is that we do not see any willingness from Russia to engage in genuine negotiations,” she said.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

“The most important thing is how we can compel them to negotiate with the Ukrainians and make concessions that will guarantee Europe’s security.”<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, EU Ambassador to Ukraine Katar\u00edna Mathernov\u00e1 said that Russia’s massive attacks on Ukraine are evidence that Moscow is failing on the battlefield.<\/p>\n

On the night of June 2, Russian forces launched missiles and attack drones against several Ukrainian cities. Ukrainian air defenses reportedly neutralized 642 of the 729 aerial targets launched.<\/p>\n

The main target of the attack was Kyiv, while the regions of Dnipro, Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, Poltava, and others also came under attack.<\/p>\n

Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna called for increased pressure on Russia, stating that “the aggressor knows no limits.”<\/em><\/p>\n

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha urged Western allies to help Ukraine obtain additional missiles for Patriot air defense systems and to maintain pressure on Moscow.<\/p>\n

Read also:<\/strong> Ukraine Intercepted More Than 5,000 Aerial Targets in May, 14.5 Times More Than U.S. and Allies<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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