Russia Gives Ukraine Fresh Ultimatum Over War
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has given an ultimatum to Ukraine amid war.
He asked Kyiv to fulfil proposals like surrender of territories under Russia control. The Foreign minister warned Ukraine to cave in or Russian Army would decide on issue .
His remarks came a day after Russian president Vladimir Putin said he was open for talks . Lavrov added that the Kyiv regime sought headlong collision of NATO and Russia . He warned west political course poses risk of direct armed clash of nuclear powers .
Ukraine To Hold Peace Summit In February
Ukraine is preparing to hold a peace summit by the end of February next year . Ukraine foreign minister said it will be held at the time of Russia invasion anniversary . Dmytro Kuleba told AP United Nations could be the best venue for holding this summit .
He said UN Secretary-General could be the possible mediator for peace talks . Dmytro Kuleba also said that Ukraine will do whatever it can to win the war in 2023 .
US-Made Howitzers Destroyed In Donetsk
Meanwhile Russia intense battle for east Ukraine continued in Donetsk . Russian troops destroyed Howitzers used by Ukraine to shell Donetsk residential areas . In counter-battery warfare Russian destroyed two Ukrainian grad rocket launchers .
Russian forces also delivered a strike on amassed Ukrainian equipment in Kharkiv . Russian defense ministry said that during the last 24 hours period Ukraine lost over 30 troops two combat armored vehicles and two pickup trucks in Luhansk region .
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