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Lavrov tells Rubio of Russian decision to strike Kyiv sites linked to military

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Ukrainian servicemen hit a Russian drone during a Russian missile and drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine May 24, 2026. REUTERS/Gleb Garanich
Ukrainian servicemen hit a Russian drone during a Russian missile and drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine May 24, 2026. REUTERS/Gleb Garanich Gleb Garanich Reuters

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov advised U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday of Moscow's decision to launch strikes on sites in Kyiv linked to the Ukrainian military, the Russian Foreign Ministry said.

A statement on the ministry's website said Lavrov told Rubio by telephone that the move was initiated "in response to the continuing terrorist attacks by the Kyiv regime against the peaceful population and civilian sites on Russian territory."

It said 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."

(Reporting by Reuters; Editing by Rod Nickel)

A Russian missile is hit during a Russian missile and drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine May 24, 2026. REUTERS/Gleb Garanich
A Russian missile is hit during a Russian missile and drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine May 24, 2026. REUTERS/Gleb Garanich Gleb Garanich REUTERS
Fire and smoke rise following an explosion during a Russian missile and drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine May 24, 2026. REUTERS/Gleb Garanich
Fire and smoke rise following an explosion during a Russian missile and drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine May 24, 2026. REUTERS/Gleb Garanich Gleb Garanich REUTERS

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This story was originally published May 25, 2026 at 2:45 PM.

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