Putin claims West altered international order as Kyiv faces fresh strikes
Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed Western nations altered the global order through NATO expansion, as Russian forces launched fresh strikes on Kyiv.
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Western nations began altering the post-World War II international order following the collapse of the Soviet Union, citing the breakup of Yugoslavia and NATO expansion. Putin added that Ukraine would eventually lose its western territories.
The statements follow Russian air strikes across three municipal districts in Kyiv, which ignited fires in commercial and residential structures. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had previously warned that intelligence indicated an imminent mass missile barrage.
Meanwhile, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that freezing the conflict remains impossible due to Kyiv's stance, reiterating Moscow's previous demands. Separately, International Criminal Court member states voted to remove Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan following misconduct allegations.
Sources: N1, Tanjug
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