Russia has announced, this Monday, that it did not ask China for military support, advanced the New York Times. After denying the request for support, the Kremlin spokesman added that the country had sufficient military influence to achieve its goals in Ukraine.

According to Sky News, Dmitry Peskov also said that Russia's plans in Ukraine would be fulfilled within the timelines outlined.

The Kremlin also argued that the United States and the European Union are encouraging Russia to attack Ukraine's major urban centers.

Dmitry Peskov also downplayed the sanctions that have been imposed on Russia following the invasion, saying that the consequences of these measures would be "minimized."

Source: Lusa