U.S. Lashes Out at Russia's Threat of Systematic Strikes on Kyiv

The U.S. has criticized Russia for its announced systematic strikes on Kyiv, following Sunday's missile attacks. Russia, dismissing the critique, warned diplomats to leave Ukraine's capital. The strikes involved Oreshnik missiles, increasing war tensions. The U.S. demands Russia halt actions risking civilian harm and derailing peace chances.

The United States has issued strong condemnation of Russia's announced campaign of systematic strikes against Kyiv, intensifying diplomatic tensions during a U.N. Security Council meeting.

On Sunday, Russia launched a barrage, including Oreshnik missiles, into Kyiv, a move the U.S. termed as a dangerous escalation.

Washington, urging Russia to halt further civilian-targeted aggression, warned against further aggression undermining peace efforts.