OSCE Permanent Council No. 1569 Vienna, 25 June 2026 EU Statement on the Russian Federation’s ongoing aggression against Ukraine The European Union strongly condemns Russia’s latest intensified attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure in Ukraine, including the UNESCO World Heritage site of Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra. Having failed to achieve its military and strategic objectives, Russia has escalated its strikes. Last week alone, Russia launched around 2,200 attack drones, more than 1,800