Denys Shmyhal

Denys Shmyhal is the First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine. He is newsworthy due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and his recent statements regarding attacks on Ukrainian civilians. Specifically, Shmyhal condemned a Russian drone strike on a bus carrying miners in the Dnipropetrovsk region, calling it a “cynical and targeted” attack. This strike, which killed at least 12 people, occurred amidst ongoing Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure and residential areas, causing widespread power outages and heating shortages, particularly in Kyiv. These attacks have intensified despite reported requests for a pause in hostilities and proposed peace talks, highlighting the continued severity of the conflict and the Ukrainian government's condemnation of Russian actions.