Russian strikes hit Kyiv as Peskov rejects freezing Ukraine conflict

Russian strikes targeted three districts in Kyiv early Sunday, causing fires at a commercial warehouse, several vehicles, and an abandoned building. The bombardment followed warnings from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that intelligence indicated Moscow was preparing a large-scale missile assault.

Simultaneously, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov ruled out freezing the ongoing hostilities, asserting that progress depends on decisions made by Kyiv. Russian President Vladimir Putin also criticized Western policy and NATO expansion, alleging that Western nations dismantled post-World War II international stability and predicting Ukraine would eventually lose its western regions.

Separately, International Criminal Court member states voted to dismiss Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan following allegations of sexual misconduct involving a staff member.

Sources: N1, Tanjug