The DPA reported that German Chancellor Merz and Economy Minister Katherina Reiche made an unannounced visit to Kiev on Sunday. However, these details have not been independently verified.
Response to Kiev’s escalation now only way to pursue Russia’s interests — Peskov
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Russia prefers to achieve peace through peaceful means, but until that becomes possible, it will "fight with full force," Peskov added
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- TASS (Russia)(Russian State)
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