U.S. senators condemn Russian attacks on Ukraine on Christmas Day

A statement was published on the website of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, as reported by Espreso.

The statement was signed by Senators Jeanne Shaheen, Thom Tillis, Jacky Rosen, John Barrasso, Chris Coons, Angus King, Jerry Moran, Jeff Merkley, and Chris Van Hollen.

In the statement, the senators condemned Russia's brutal attacks on Kherson, Chernihiv, Kharkiv, Odesa, Sumy, Donetsk, and Kryvyi Rih, which were carried out against innocent Ukrainians who were gathered to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ with their loved ones and in prayer.

The senators emphasized that President Zelensky had agreed to a Christmas truce, but Putin refused to cooperate.

“Instead, he (Putin) is ordering soldiers to continue committing brutal acts of aggression on one of the holiest Christian days,” they said.

The statement also noted that there is a long history of Christmas truces, even for countries at war, particularly during World War I.

“Putin's decision to launch attacks instead of agreeing to a ceasefire serves as a sobering reminder: Putin is a ruthless killer who is not interested in peace and cannot be trusted,” the officials stated.

The senators expressed their support for the residents of Kyiv, Odesa, Kharkiv, Kherson, and Donetsk as they celebrate the birth of Christ under the most difficult circumstances.

“The faith of Ukrainians is a force stronger than the evil unleashed by the Kremlin,” they concluded.

On December 25, the Russian occupation army struck a five-story building and a critical infrastructure facility in Chernihiv, killing one person and injuring others.

As reported previously, the Pope expressed regret over Russia's rejection of a proposal for a Christmas truce, hoping until the last moment that the request would ultimately be heard.