Russia Expands Military Deployments to Protect Citizens

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov warned U.S. Secretary Rubio about systematic strikes on Kyiv's decision centers.
Russia cited a May 22 drone strike in Starobilsk as justification, claiming 21 killed vs. Ukraine's claim of hitting a drone facility.
Strikes target sites where drones are designed, manufactured, etc., with 300 locations damaged.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister rejected the threats as blackmail, calling for proportional Western response.
Russia's President signed legislation to allow military deployments abroad to protect citizens.
Russia historically avoided striking Kyiv's central buildings despite having the capability.

Military | Conflict | Diplomacy

United States | Ukraine | Russia

Vladimir Putin | Sergey Lavrov | Marco Rubio | Andrii Sybiha

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