Putin attacked the EU building in Kiev. Ukraine: He aimed at diplomats. The Kremlin sends a bright signal
A spokeswoman for the European Commission Arianna Podesta said on Thursday: “The attacks are completely unacceptable. In no case will they shake our support for Ukraine.” She added that despite the attack, the diplomatic staff would remain in Ukraine.
The UK delegation building was also damaged. The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andria Sybiha accused Russia of “attacking diplomats, which is a direct violation of the Vienna Convention.”
The head of the EU diplomacy Kaja Kallas called Russia's attack “with a deliberate choice of escalation and mockery” from peaceful efforts and announced that a Russian envoy was called in Brussels.
The EU Ambassador in Ukraine Katarina Mathernova stated in the post on portal X that the EU building was “seriously damaged by a shock wave” caused by a massive drone attack and ballistic shells.
The British Council office was also hit in Kiev, which is located near the EU delegation building. The Prime Minister of Great Britain Keir Starmer said that the attacks were “senseless” and added that “Putin kills children and civilians and sabotaging hopes for peace. This blood spilling must end.”
French President Emmanuel Macron described Russia's attack as “terror” and “barbarism”.
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said during a press conference in Estonia that “this cannot remain without consequences”, and Russian attacks will be discussed at the meeting of EU foreign ministers in Copenhagen.
The raids occurred when Trump increases the pressure on Putin, striving to conclude a peace agreement that ends the war.
Ukraine has made security guarantees supported by the West with the main requirement in every agreement to prevent further Russian attacks. After the meeting of the President of Ukraine, Wołodymyr Zelanski and some of his key European supporters in the White House on August 18, Trump's administration signaled that the European forces helping to guarantee the security of Ukraine, ensuring intelligence resources and supervision over the battlefield and participating in anti -aircraft protection.
However, despite the fact that Trump later said that he would soon convene a three -sided meeting with Putin and Zelanski, and the Russian agreed to this idea, experts question Putin's intentions. The President of Russia is delaying, dismissing the possibility of directly meeting with Zelanski.
“Russia's aggression only strengthens our determination”
Moscow demands that Kiev give away the entire Donbass region, including key strategic bastions that are not controlled by Russia. Zełnski ruled out such a possibility, claiming that It would give Putin a starting point for the future invasion. On Wednesday, August 27, Russia once again rejected the idea of sending European peace forces to Ukraine, denying Trump's claim that Putin would accept them as part of a peace agreement.
The Thursday attack on Kiev took place on the day when the EU defense ministers were to come to Copenhagen to discuss ways of making more pressure on Russia through sanctions and support for Ukraine.
German politician Wadephul said on Thursday: “The President of Russia is not yet ready to meet with President Zelnski. We will not be fooled by delay tactics and instead we will continue to support Ukraine with weapons, all necessary support and political support on its path to the European Union and NATO.”
The chairwoman of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen stated that EU delegation employees were safe, and called Russia to immediately cease attacks on civil infrastructure.
Russian attack on Kyiv, August 28, 2025.
The chairman of the European Council Antonio Costa said that the destruction of the EU delegation building in Kiev at night was “deliberate” and added that he was “terrified” with Russian attacks. He stated, however, that “the EU cannot be intimidated. Russia's aggression only strengthens our determination to stand on the side of Ukraine and its inhabitants.”
The chairwoman of the European Parliament Robert Metsool condemned “another attack of Russia during this senseless aggression”, calling the delegation “the voice of the EU in Ukraine”.
“I strongly condemn these brutal attacks, which are a clear sign that Russia rejects peace and chooses terror,” said the EU Commissioner for extension Marta Kos in a statement published in social media.
“We express full solidarity with EU employees, their families and all Ukrainians who endure this aggression,” she added.
