Vice President Leni Robredo condemns the ongoing Russian invasion in Ukraine.
“I condemn the violence that has been inflicted upon the people of Ukraine, the violation of its sovereignty, and the threat that now hangs above all the innocent lives in the region,” Robredo said in a statement on Sunday.
She also thanked the Philippine government for exerting efforts to make sure Filipinos are safe.
“I am grateful to diplomats and other public servants who are working to secure the safety of Filipinos still in Ukraine,” she added.
Robredo added that it is a moral imperative to stand against bullying and unprovoked aggression, especially given the reports of civilians and residential areas deliberately targeted in the course of this invasion.
“I stand in admiration of the Ukrainian people’s courage and resilience, and am proud of their efforts to defend freedom and a rights-based order— ideals that the Filipino people share,” she said.
“I stand firmly behind the Philippine government’s stance supporting the international community in condemning the invasion of Ukraine,” Robredo continued.
