Dmytro Kushneruk

Russia escalates its terror against Ukraine and this needs to get a strong response from our allies. For the first time, more than 800 (!) drones and missiles overnight. Civilians killed and injured, civilian infrastructure damaged in Kyiv, Odesa, Kremenchuk, Kryvyi Rih, Zaporizhzhia, among other cities. For the first time since the beginning of full-scale war, Russia damaged the Ukrainian Government building in Kyiv. This alone is a serious escalation. The greatest cynicism is that these brutal attacks come just as President Trump makes every effort to achieve peace. But instead of reciprocating these efforts and agreeing to a leaders’ meeting, Putin rejects diplomacy and escalates terror. Only pressure on Moscow can end its escalation of terror. The Russian war machine runs on oil and gas revenues. We urge our allies to defund it in order to end the war. Russian terror “anti-records” require strong responses. New severe sanctions on Russia and new strengthening for Ukraine, particularly in air defense. Waiting will not bring results—action is needed now.

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I have not heard any partners express doubts about America's ability to ensure that the war ends. The President of the United States has the levers and the determination. Ukraine has supported all of President Trump’s proposals, starting back in February. Ceasefire, all formats have been supported. What is needed now is not a pause in the killings, but a real, lasting peace. Not a ceasefire sometime in the future, in months, but immediately. President Trump told me so, and I fully support it.

Absolutely horrible and sleepless night in Kyiv. One of the worst so far. Hundreds of Russian drones and ballistic missiles rained down on the Ukrainian capital. Right after Putin spoke with President Trump. And he does it on purpose. Enough of waiting! Putin clearly shows his complete disregard for the United States and everyone who has called for an end to the war. Moscow must be slapped with the toughest sanctions without delay. Ukraine must be provided with all necessary means to defend itself. Wrong decisions can only encourage the aggressor to escalate terror. Every criminal regime in the world is now watching closely Putin’s actions and responses to them. If he gets away with all of this, everyone will get a very clear message. Stop waiting for peace. Act to achieve peace. Peace through strength.

On June 24, Russia launched a missile strike on the Dnipro region. The attack hit a civilian train traveling from Odesa to Zaporizhzhia. At least 8 people were killed as a result of the attack on Dnipro, and at least 84 others were injured, including passengers. Ukrainian Railways is arranging new transport to move passengers to their destination. Two civilians were killed and 11 others were injured in the town of Samar. The strike also damaged a dormitory, a hospital, and more than a dozen kindergartens and schools. Civilian infrastructure was the clear target. Russia’s terror must be stopped. Everything that helps Putin scale up weapons production – from dual-use components to the shadow fleet – must be sanctioned and blocked.

As of 1 p.m. on June 18, rescue workers are still clearing the rubble in Kyiv. So far, 26 people are confirmed dead and 134 injured as a result of Russia’s June 17 attack. Yesterday, rescuers found the body of a son whose parents had spent the entire day waiting for news about him. Ukrainian rescuers work day and night to find everyone trapped under the debris. We are grateful to them for their selfless fight for every life. Russia’s terror against civilians hasn’t stopped – it continues every day, relentlessly. The world must break Russia’s ability to wage this unjust war against Ukrainians and hold the terrorist state accountable for every crime committed and every life taken.

A Russian missile struck an ordinary city, directly hitting a street in an area with residential buildings. Preliminary reports suggest it was a ballistic missile strike. As of now, 14 fatalities have been confirmed, including six children. My condolences to their families and loved ones. The rescue operation is ongoing, at least five residential buildings have been damaged. Russian strikes occur every day. People die every day. There is only one reason why this continues: Russia doesn't want a ceasefire, and we see it. The whole world sees it. Each missile, every attack drone proves that Russia seeks only war. And only the world's pressure on Russia, all efforts to strengthen Ukraine, our air defense, and our forces—can determine when the war will end. The United States, Europe, and the rest of the world have the capacity to force Russia to abandon terror and war. And this must be ensured—peace is needed.

CG @dkushneruk joined 🇺🇦 companies that proudly represented #UkrainiaTech & export success at @siliconslopes Summit 2025 in Utah thanks to cooperation with @slcman, @WTCUtah, All In For Utah & @nazovni_online as we continue building stronger US-Ukraine partnerships in tech.

California Legislature recognized Holodomor in Ukraine 1932-33 as genocide of Ukrainian people and proclaimed November of every year as Holodomor Memorial Month. Special thanks to @BillDoddCA for his leadership efforts in pushing the Resolution through. legiscan.com/CA/text/SCR89/…

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Grateful to @POTUS & 🇺🇸 people for providing 🇺🇦 with a powerful $1.2 billion defense assistance package. We appreciate this sign of solidarity with 🇺🇦 shown on a symbolic day for us – Europe Day & the Day of Victory over Nazism in WW2. Together we're moving towards a new victory!

The world needs to see and know this. A railway station and a crossing, a house, a hardware store, a grocery supermarket, a gas station - do you know what unites these places? The bloody trail that 🇷🇺 leaves with its shells, killing civilians in Kherson and Kherson region. As of now, 21 people have been killed! 48 wounded! All civilians! In one incomplete day! In one region! My condolences to the families and friends of the victims. We will never forgive the culprits. We will defeat 🇷🇺 evil state and hold all the perpetrators to account!

New 🇺🇲 security assistance package is bringing our victory closer! Thank you @POTUS for your leadership and vision, and thank you to all 🇺🇲 people for standing with 🇺🇦 these 434 days in solidarity and in defense of our shared values. Our friendship and trust is stronger than ever

Lord's Resurrection means victory of life. We celebrate Easter with faith in irreversibility of this victory. Heaven sees our faith & firmness. The world sees valor & invincibility. The enemy sees our strength & determination. 🇺🇦 will see the light of victory. Christ is Risen!

The execution of a Ukrainian captive… This is a video of Russia as it is. This is a video of 🇷🇺 trying to make just that the new norm. Everyone must react. Every leader. Don't expect it to be forgotten. We are not going to forget anything. The defeat of 🇷🇺 terror is necessary.

Ukrainian delegation to Startup Grind 2023.

During our call today, @SecBlinken reaffirmed the ironclad U.S. support and vehemently rejected any attempts to cast doubt on Ukraine’s capacity to win on the battlefield. The U.S. remains Ukraine’s trustworthy partner, focused on advancing our victory and securing a just peace.

Great to meet with @SecBlinken. More military aid is on its way to help Ukraine liberate more territory from Russian occupation. I am grateful to the US for its unwavering support of Ukraine. We also exchanged views ahead of the NATO summit in Vilnius.

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