Combating in Ukraine has been happening for over two weeks now, following Russia’s Feb 24 invasion.
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The Kremlin mentioned Monday it could nonetheless choose to take management of enormous cities in Ukraine, as Moscow’s army advances steadily in the direction of a number of main city hubs in its pro-Western neighbour.
“Putin gave orders to carry again on any quick assault on massive cities as a result of the civilian losses can be massive,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov informed reporters.
He added nonetheless that the defence ministry “doesn’t rule out the potential of placing massive cities, that are already nearly absolutely encircled, beneath its full management”.
Exceptions can be made for areas “used for humanitarian evacuations,” Peskov mentioned.
“US and EU leaders it appears are forcing Russia in the direction of an assault of enormous Ukrainian cities to carry our nation chargeable for civilian deaths,” he added.
Peskov additionally denied stories Russia has requested China for army support.
“Russia has its personal potential to proceed the operation,” Peskov informed reporters.
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