KYIV, Ukraine — Russian forces Wednesday carried out punishing strikes in opposition to key Ukrainian cities, brushing apart mounting world outrage over the execution-style killings of civilians even as Washington and its Western allies ready to impose tighter new sanctions in opposition to Moscow.
Ukrainian authorities, in the meantime, urged residents of an imperiled jap area to flee an anticipated Russian assault whereas it was nonetheless potential to take action.
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