Qatar reacts to damage to its embassy in Kyiv as a result of a Russian attack

“The State of Qatar deeply regrets the damage to its embassy building in Ukraine as a result of shelling of the capital Kyiv last night, while at the same time confirming that no diplomats or embassy staff were injured,” the statement said.

The department noted the need to ensure the security of embassies and diplomatic missions, representative offices of international organizations and civilian facilities “from the consequences of crises” and ensure the protection of their personnel, without mentioning the war and Russia as an aggressor.

“The Ministry also reaffirms the unchanged position of the State of Qatar regarding the need to resolve the Ukrainian-Russian crisis through dialogue and peaceful means, in accordance with the principles of international law and the Charter of the United Nations, and also expresses full support for all international efforts aimed at reducing the level of escalation,” the embassy’s press service wrote.

Context

On the night of January 9, Ukraine was subjected to a massive attack from the aggressor country, Russia. The greatest consequences are in Kyiv and the Lviv region. Lvov Mayor Andrei Sadovy reported several explosions in the region.

The day before, Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky warned that the aggressor country of the Russian Federation could launch a new massive attack on the night of January 8-9. According to him, the Russians are trying to take advantage of the weather.

The Russian Ministry of Defense confirmed the Oreshnik attack. A fake about an “attack” on Putin’s residence was cited as a reason.

Foreign Minister Andrei Sibiga said that Ukraine, after the attack by the aggressor country of the Russian Federation, convenes an urgent meeting of the UN Security Council, a meeting of the Ukraine-NATO Council, and also demands a response within the EU, the Council of Europe and the OSCE.