Lavrov informed Rubio that Russian strikes were launched in retaliation to “continuing terrorist attacks by the Kyiv regime against the peaceful population and civilian sites on Russian territory”.
The phone call was held as requested by Lavrov, according to State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott. The two leaders also discussed bilateral ties.
Signalling further strikes, the Russian minister also highlighted that the US evacuate their diplomatic mission and citizens in Kyiv.
He reportedly also said that Russia’s armed forces “are starting systematic strikes on facilities located in Kyiv that are used for the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, as well as on centres where the corresponding decisions are being made”.
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(Edited by : Tenzin Norzom)
