Russia brushes off US call not to launch 'systemic strikes' on Kyiv
Russia has dismissed a U.S. call to refrain from launching systematic strikes on Kyiv. The U.S. criticized Russia's recent bombardment, which included the use of a nuclear-capable missile, and warned of potential civilian casualties. Moscow reiterated its intention to target military facilities in Ukraine and advised foreign diplomats to leave Kyiv.
- ▪The U.S. condemned Russia's use of a nuclear-capable missile during recent strikes on Kyiv.
- ▪At least two civilians were killed and around 100 injured in the bombardment.
- ▪Russia warned foreign diplomats to evacuate Kyiv due to its planned strikes.
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Russia brushes off US call not to launch 'systemic strikes' on KyivSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxRussian ambassador to the United Nations Vassily Nebenzia attends a Security Council meeting at the United Nations headquarters in New York City, U.S., May 26, 2026. REUTERS/Shannon StapletonPublished May 29, 2026, 06:29 AMUpdated May 29, 2026, 06:29 AMWASHINGTON, May 28 - The United States on Thursday leveled unusually harsh criticism against Russia and called for it to refrain from its promised "systematic strikes" against Kyiv, but Moscow brushed off the appeal and reiterated a warning to foreign diplomats to leave the Ukrainian capital.The statements came during a U.N.
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