During an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council convened due to Russia's massive strike on Kyiv, the United States sharply condemned Russia's actions. This was reported by the BBC, according to UNN.
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Deputy U.S. Representative to the UN Tammy Bruce stated that Russia's recent attacks have become an "incomprehensible, dangerous, and barbaric escalation." She specifically mentioned the use of "Oreshnik" hypersonic ballistic missiles during the shelling of the Ukrainian capital.
Russia's recent massive strikes on Kyiv carried out over the weekend, including the use of "Oreshnik" hypersonic ballistic missiles, are an incomprehensible, dangerous, and barbaric escalation
The U.S. representative also warned Moscow regarding statements about "systematic strikes" on Kyiv.
Diplomacy and negotiations are the only path to a lasting peace. Threats and inflammatory rhetoric clearly do not belong on this path
During the meeting, Russian Permanent Representative Nebenzya traditionally claimed that the Russian army allegedly strikes only military and industrial targets. The UN Security Council meeting, initiated by Ukraine, is ongoing.