Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha: "The Russian attack on Ukraine’s Security Service Headquarters is a major escalation that demands resolute responses.

Moscow launched this strike during a renewed push for peace — laying bare its true rejection of diplomacy.

Located nearby, the UNESCO World Heritage Site — St. Sophia Cathedral — was also placed at risk.

We call on international partners to unequivocally condemn these actions and step up pressure on the Putin regime.

We also urge UNESCO to react decisively and increase its efforts to protect endangered heritage in Ukraine".