The European Union strongly condemned Russia's latest large-scale missile and drone attacks against Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv and surrounding regions, which have killed over 50 people and injured 160 more in the capital alone in recent days, according to a statement delivered at the OSCE Permanent Council No. 1572 on 9 July 2026. The statement, published by the EEAS on 10 July 2026, was delivered by the EU Delegation to the International Organisations in Vienna and aligned with by 13 other countries including Albania, Norway, and Ukraine.
The EU reiterated that Russia bears sole responsibility for the war and called on Moscow to end its aggression immediately, agree to a full and unconditional ceasefire, and engage in meaningful negotiations. It also urged all countries to cease any assistance to Russia's war effort, condemning the deployment of DPRK military forces and continued support from Iran, Belarus, and the DPRK.
Highlighting that condemnation alone is insufficient, the EU pointed to the European Commission's recent disbursement of the first payment of EUR 3.9 billion under the Ukraine Support Loan for advanced drone technology, demonstrating unwavering commitment to Ukraine's defence. The EU also pledged to continue increasing pressure on Russia through tighter sanctions and stronger enforcement against Russia's shadow fleet, which enables sanctions circumvention and illegal oil transport.
The EU reaffirmed its commitment to a comprehensive, just, and lasting peace grounded in international law, the UN Charter, and the Helsinki Final Act, stressing that no durable peace can reward aggression. It expressed readiness to contribute to robust security guarantees for Ukraine. The OSCE was noted as playing a role in achieving such peace.
Finally, the EU called on Russia to immediately and unconditionally release all unlawfully detained civilians, including three OSCE staff members — Vadym Golda, Maksym Petrov, and Dmytro Shabanov — and to comply fully with international humanitarian law regarding prisoners of war.