Zelensky's wife speaks out after Russian drone kills toddler in pram
Ukraine's first lady has pleaded with world leaders not to ignore a Russian attack that killed a toddler. Her comments follow claims by US President Donald Trump that Russia has not "been doing much".
TL;DR
- A Russian drone strike on October 19 killed a 1-year-old toddler, Angelina Mariukhna, in her stroller, along with five others, and injured more than a dozen.
- Ukraine's First Lady Olena Zelenska condemned the attack, highlighting that Russian forces exploited a moment when parents were allowing children fresh air outside shelters.
- Former US President Donald Trump claimed that Russia has not "been doing much" regarding Ukraine, contradicting UN human rights monitors' warnings about escalating civilian casualties.
- Recent actions by the US, including alleged withholding of intelligence and limiting Ukraine's Starshield access, as well as purchases of Russian diesel, suggest a shift in policy.
- Elon Musk, an ally of Trump, reportedly ordered a slowdown of Starlink's military-grade version, causing panic in Kyiv.
- Trump has also suggested that Ukrainian President Zelensky should be replaced, and his associate Steve Witkoff praised Russian leader Vladimir Putin.