Russia conveys recommendations to US over Kiev strikes, awaits response

Moscow has sent diplomatic communications to the United States regarding the Russian Armed Forces' shift toward systematic strikes on defense industry facilities in Kiev, according to a Kremlin official. Yury Ushakov, a Kremlin aide, stated on May 28 that Russia has transmitted recommendations to the Americans through diplomatic channels but has not yet received a response. Ushakov indicated that Moscow had already made a public statement on the matter and followed up with formal diplomatic notification. When questioned about potential US responses, Ushakov confirmed that as of the time of his remarks, no reply had been forthcoming from Washington. The comments were made during discussions in Astana and underscore the ongoing diplomatic communications between Moscow and Washington regarding military operations in Ukraine. Ushakov also dismissed remarks from EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas concerning the evacuation of American diplomats from Kiev, expressing skepticism about her statements.