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Russia Launches 9,000 Chemical Attacks in Ukraine: EU Condemns

7/17/2025

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Kaja Kallas Condemns Russia

On July 15, 2025, EU diplomat Kaja Kallas revealed a shocking statistic: Russia has unleashed over 9,000 chemical attacks in Ukraine, intensifying its reliance on prohibited warfare methods. This disturbing revelation, backed by Dutch and German intelligence, has sparked urgent talks of new sanctions, as Kallas condemned the Kremlin's brutal strategy to inflict suffering and compel Ukraine to capitulate.

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Trump Urges Ukraine

On July 15, 2025, Donald Trump called on Ukraine to refrain from striking Russian cities, setting a 50-day deadline for peace talks. In parallel, EU foreign ministers, led by Dutch FM Caspar Veldkamp, pushed for tougher sanctions against Russia. In response, Russia's Lavrov condemned Trump's position, hinting at EU's sway over U.S. decisions.

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Kaja Kallas Condemns Russia

On July 15, 2025, EU diplomat Kaja Kallas revealed a shocking statistic: Russia has unleashed over 9,000 chemical attacks in Ukraine, intensifying its reliance on prohibited warfare methods. This disturbing revelation, backed by Dutch and German intelligence, has sparked urgent talks of new sanctions, as Kallas condemned the Kremlin's brutal strategy to inflict suffering and compel Ukraine to capitulate.

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