The European Union strongly condemned Russia's latest large-scale missile and drone attacks against Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv and surrounding regions, which killed over 50 people and injured 160 more in recent days, according to an EU statement delivered at the OSCE Permanent Council No. 1572 on 9 July 2026. The statement, published by the EEAS on 10 July 2026, reiterated that Russia bears sole responsibility for the war and called on Moscow to end its aggression immediately, agree to a full ceasefire, and engage in meaningful negotiations for a just and lasting peace. The EU 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.
The statement emphasized that condemnation alone will not stop Russia, and only sustained comprehensive support for Ukraine combined with increased pressure on Moscow can achieve that. It highlighted 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 the EU's unwavering commitment to Ukraine's defence and resilience. The EU also pledged to continue tightening sanctions, strengthening enforcement, and taking action 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 in Ukraine 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 statement also called for the immediate and unconditional release of all unlawfully detained civilians, including three OSCE staff members — Vadym Golda, Maksym Petrov, and Dmytro Shabanov — and urged compliance with international humanitarian law. Albania, Andorra, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Republic of Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Norway, San Marino, and Ukraine aligned themselves with the statement.