Zelensky Urges Strong US Response as Russian Ballistic Missiles Hit Kyiv During Congress Talks

Russia launched a ballistic missile strike on Kyiv early Thursday, Sept. 24, as President Volodymyr Zelensky met US lawmakers in New York to discuss sanctions and Ukraine’s air defenses. “Russia will not end this war without pressure,” Zelensky wrote. “As people were sleeping, flashes from explosions lit up the sky.”JOIN US ON TELEGRAMFollow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official. Two people had been reported killed and others injured when he issued the statement. Emergency crews were working to reach people trapped in a damaged building, while air raid threats continued in parts of Ukraine. The strike affected residential buildings, a maternity hospital, energy infrastructure and logistics facilities. The attack unfolded as Zelensky met Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick, Mike Quigley, Marcy Kaptur, Jared Golden, Joe Wilson and Gregory Meeks. Their talks covered Ukraine’s need for protection against ballistic missiles and stronger sanctions on Russia. Zelensky said Russia believes it can continue to “bet on ballistic terror” because pressure on the aggressor has “never become total.” “Right now, the US has an opportunity to respond strongly,” he said. “We need ballistic missile interceptors to protect lives. He also called for sanctions against Russia and those helping it earn money to sustain its war. He thanked lawmakers from both parties for their readiness to help protect lives. Other Topics of Interest Kremlin Welcomes US Invitation for Putin to Attend G20 Summit Rubio said the invitation to December’s summit in Miami should not be read as a sign that a meeting between the leaders is imminent. Kyiv Post is Ukraine’s first and oldest English news organization, reporting since 1995. Its international reach – 97% of readers are outside of Ukraine – make it truly Ukraine’s global voice.