Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha: “A targeted Russian strike severely damaged a civilian sunflower oil production facility in Dnipro owned by the well-known American company "Bunge." This attack was not a mistake—it was deliberate, as the Russians attempted to strike this facility multiple times.

Russia has been targeting American businesses in Ukraine systemically. Russian strikes last year damaged Boeing offices in Kyiv, a major American-owned electronics manufacturer in Zakarpattya, and other facilities. Throughout the full-scale war, approximately half of US chamber members in Ukraine saw damage or destruction to their facilities on various scales.

Putin's attacks on American businesses and American interests in Ukraine show his complete disregard for peace efforts led by President Donald Trump. This is why it is so urgent to advance the peace process — and Ukraine is ready to move it forward — as well as to strengthen Ukraine's air defense and increase sanctions pressure. 

Moscow's refusal to reciprocate Ukraine's constructive steps toward peace must come at a cost and the Kremlin must feel that this cost is serious."

Photo: State Emergency Service of Ukraine