Russia Rejects Kyiv Peace Plan, Warns Conflict Will Escalate on Battlefield

Russia's foreign minister, Sergei Lavrov, dismissed Ukraine's 10-point peace plan and warned that the conflict will be resolved on the battlefield if the West sticks to it. Lavrov referred to the West as an "empire of lies" and deemed the plan promoted by Kyiv as "completely not feasible." Meanwhile, Ukraine launched another missile attack on Sevastopol in occupied Crimea, following an attack on Russia's Black Sea Fleet headquarters. Ukraine's heavy artillery is reportedly inflicting significant damage on Russian lines, with weapons supplied by the US and NATO allies proving crucial in the counteroffensive. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced various support packages for Ukraine, including military, economic, and humanitarian assistance, while pledging diplomatic backing to punish Russia for its war in Ukraine.