White Home places Russian assault on Kyiv on par with drone strikes on Russian oil refineries

The US administration’s spokeswoman Caroline Levitt, reacting to Russia’s in a single day assault on Ukraine, recalled Ukrainian strikes on oil refineries in Russia and mentioned that "either side" could not wish to finish the battle.

Supply: Levitt’s remarks at a briefing, as reported by European Pravda

Particulars: Levitt reported that she spoke with US President Donald Trump in regards to the newest Russian assault, and "he was not completely satisfied about this information, however he was additionally not shocked".

Quote: "It’s about two international locations which have been at battle for a really very long time. Russia launched this assault on Kyiv. And likewise, Ukraine just lately dealt a blow to Russia's oil refineries. They’ve taken out, because the matter of reality, 20% of Russia’s oil refineries capability over the course of their assault all through the month of August."

Extra particulars: Levitt additionally mentioned that Trump "continues to look at this intently" and needs to finish the battle to cease the killing of individuals.

Quote: "However maybe either side of this battle usually are not prepared to finish it themselves. The President desires it to finish, however the leaders of those two international locations should need it to finish as nicely. And I believe the president will make further statements on this later."

Background:

• On the night time of 27-28 August, Russian troops launched a large-scale assault on Ukraine, utilizing 629 aerial property. Nineteen individuals, together with 4 kids, have been killed and dozens of others sustained accidents within the large-scale Russian assault on Kyiv. Friday 29 August has been declared a day of mourning in Kyiv in reminiscence of those that have been killed.
• Various European states condemned the Russian assault, and the European Union and the UK mentioned they have been summoning Russian diplomatic representatives.
• Trump’s particular envoy Keith Kellogg was the primary amongst senior US officers to touch upon the second-biggest bombardment of Kyiv, stressing that these assaults "threaten the peace that the US President is pursuing".
• On Thursday night, the US Embassy in Kyiv commented on the Russian assault, recalling Trump’s name on "either side" to achieve a call to finish the battle.

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