Ukraine's First Lady Olena Zelenska has urged world leaders not to overlook a Russian drone attack on a park in Kharkiv that killed a one-year-old girl in her pram and five others. The strike occurred on October 19 in northeastern Kharkiv, where families with children had gathered.
One-year-old Angelina Mariukhna was killed in her stroller during the attack. Her mother, Inna, 28, and four others, including an 11-year-old girl, also lost their lives. More than a dozen other people, including children, were injured.
First Lady's Emotional Appeal
In a statement, the First Lady said: "Parents seize every opportunity to let their children breathe fresh air after spending so much time in shelters. Russian killers took advantage of that moment, too."
A horrific image of Angelina's lifeless body has circulated widely online, drawing global attention to the attack.
US President's Remarks
Despite the attack, US President Donald Trump has claimed that Russia has not "been doing much" on Ukraine. Speaking to reporters at the White House, he said, "Russia, frankly, has been fine on Ukraine. They haven't been doing much."
UN human rights monitors have warned that Russia's intensifying attacks have driven civilian casualties to some of the highest levels since the war began in February 2022.
Allegations of US Withholding Support
The US has recently been accused of withholding intelligence during Russian strikes and limiting Ukraine's access to its Starshield satellite network, while purchasing Russian diesel and easing sanctions on the country that invaded its neighbour over four years ago.
It was revealed this week that Elon Musk, the world's wealthiest man and an ally of President Trump, ordered the slowdown of a military-grade version of Starlink used by Ukraine, according to US officials. The decision caused panic in Kyiv and left Ukraine vulnerable to Russian attacks.
Mr Trump and Mr Musk's animosity toward the Ukrainian leader has grown in recent weeks, as the president looks to lower diesel prices ahead of November's midterm elections. Just days ago, Mr Trump also suggested Ukraine should replace Mr Zelensky as President.
His special envoy, Steve Witkoff, praised Russian leader Vladimir Putin during talks in St Petersburg, saying Mr Trump was "deeply grateful" for their diesel deal. Mr Witkoff called the Russian leader "humanitarian" for releasing US prisoner Stephen Hubbard, 74, who Russia claimed was fighting for Ukraine.
"Because of you, he's going home to his family," Mr Witkoff said. "You talk so much about my president, President Trump, being a humanitarian. You are a humanitarian also, sir."
