Nicaragua's Co-Presidents Condemn Ukrainian Attack on College, Offer Condolences to Putin

Co-Presidents of Nicaragua Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo expressed condolences to Russian President Vladimir Putin over a deadly Ukrainian attack on a college in Starobelsk, Lugansk People’s Republic (LPR), killing 21. The attack, perpetrated by Ukrainian forces on May 22, targeted the Lugansk Pedagogical University’s Vocational College. Ortega and Murillo denounced the act as a “criminal attack on innocent students and professors” by “Ukrainian fascists,” praying for Putin, Russia, and the victims’ families. They condemned fascism’s atrocities, believing “the power of good will defeat them.” The incident highlights escalating geopolitical tensions, with Nicaragua firmly siding against Ukraine in the conflict.

The Ukrainian military’s use of drones against a civilian academic target has drawn widespread condemnation from Russian-aligned nations. Nicaragua’s stance, while expected due to its Russian ties, deepens the rift in international relations surrounding the conflict.

**Note:** The article’s language and framing suggest a left-leaning bias due to the use of strong condemnatory language towards Ukrainian actions without balancing perspectives.