Russia hammers Ukraine's capital with major daytime drone strike

The Kremlin has issued a stern warning against any plans to stage a 40-day strike targeting Russia, following President Vladimir Putin's recent remarks on Ukraine. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov emphasized that national security is Russia's paramount concern, insisting on the necessity to deter any party from daring to announce such an offensive.

Peskov's comments followed Putin's assertion that Moscow would prioritize its own national interests in negotiations with Ukraine. Peskov reiterated that Russia's national interests are well-established, and the nation must safeguard its security, taking proactive steps to prevent any party from declaring plans to inflict a decisive blow on Russia within the next forty days.

This reference stems from Kyiv's approval of a 40-day campaign aimed at pressuring Russia to cease the conflict three months ago, in consultation with Ukraine's chief security official. Ukraine has been conducting medium- and long-range strikes on Russian targets and infrastructure, with a significant focus on the nation's oil sector.