Kremlin says Putin briefed on strike on Kyiv, vows to increase pressure on Ukraine

U.S. President Vladimir Putin has been briefed by ⁠his top ⁠military commander about a massive overnight Russian strike ⁠on Kyiv, the Kremlin said on Thursday, adding that Moscow would continue to increase pressure on Ukraine ⁠in order ⁠to achieve its goals.

At least 13 people were killed in the attack, and scores wounded.

In ⁠a call with reporters, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov accused Europe of escalating tensions, and ⁠said ‌Russia ‌was unable to ⁠turn a ‌blind eye to such ⁠moves.