Warsaw: Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has issued a stark warning about the growing risk of global conflict, as tensions escalate following Russia’s missile strike on Dnipro and its threats of further retaliation. Speaking on Friday, Tusk described the situation as entering “a decisive phase” and cautioned that the threat of a global war is “serious and real.”
Explosions in Dnipro Spark Widespread Concern
The missile strike in Dnipro, described as one of the most alarming developments in the war, has provoked widespread anxiety. The deafening explosions in the early hours of the day have left Ukraine on edge, with fears of similar attacks looming.
Western Support for Ukraine Remains Firm
In Stockholm, Sweden’s Defence Minister Pål Jonson reaffirmed Western support for Ukraine, stating that efforts to discourage the West from backing Kyiv would not succeed. “Our commitment to Ukraine remains unwavering despite Moscow’s provocations,” he said after meeting his Ukrainian counterpart.
China Urges Calm Amid Escalation
In Beijing, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson called for restraint and calm, emphasizing the need to avoid further escalation. China, which has been aligned with Russia during the conflict, urged all parties to act responsibly in light of the growing tensions.
Parliament Session in Kyiv Cancelled Amid Security Fears
In Ukraine, the government remains on high alert. A parliamentary session scheduled in Kyiv was canceled today amid fears of an attack on the city’s government district. Officials are bracing for the possibility of more strikes as Moscow threatens additional responses to what it has called “reckless” decisions by the UK and US to allow Ukraine to target Russian territory using Western-supplied missiles.
This escalation underscores the fragility of the situation and raises fresh concerns about the potential for the conflict to spill beyond Ukraine’s borders.