Putin should stop 'whining' about strikes on Russian aircraft, meet Zelenskyy — Ukraine's MFA

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry reported the information.

The Foreign Affairs Ministry emphasized that under international law, specifically Article 51 of the UN Charter, a country has the right to individual or collective self-defense if an armed attack occurs against a member of the Organization.

“There are no territorial limits to the exercise of this right,” the statement says. “This means that strikes against legitimate military targets inside Russia are a lawful means of defending against the aggressor, including protecting civilians from Russian missile and drone terror. Notably, the aircraft were vulnerable to strikes because they were fueled and armed for yet another attack on Ukrainian cities and communities—to kill our children, civilians, and military personnel.”

The Ministry also noted that Kyiv had agreed three months ago to an unconditional ceasefire, while Moscow has refused and continues to issue ultimatums instead of making meaningful moves toward peace.

“Putin should stop whining about Ukrainian strikes and start negotiating in good faith,” the statement says.

“Putin should stop whining about Ukrainian strikes on his aircraft and instead agree to at least a 30-day ceasefire, abandon unrealistic ultimatums, stop hiding from a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and engage in genuine negotiations aimed at achieving a just and lasting peace. Ukraine is ready. It is Russia that continues to stall and look for excuses to prolong the war,” the Foreign Ministry concluded.

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