Kremlin rejects proposal to freeze conflict in Ukraine
The Kremlin has rejected Kazakh President Tokayev's proposal to freeze the conflict in Ukraine, as Volodymyr Zelensky warned of impending missile strikes.
The Kremlin has rejected a proposal by Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to freeze the war in Ukraine, stating that a cessation of hostilities is currently impossible due to Kyiv's stance. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov emphasized that Russia's conditions for ending the fighting remain unchanged.
The refusal coincides with warnings from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who stated intelligence indicates Russian forces are prepared to launch a large-scale missile strike within 48 hours. Zelensky also reported that Moscow plans to recruit an additional 30,000 North Korean soldiers this autumn and receive more ballistic missile launchers from Pyongyang.
Meanwhile, member states of the International Criminal Court voted to remove Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan following allegations of sexual misconduct.
Sources: N1, Tanjug
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