Russia Threatens Systematic Missile Strikes on Kyiv, Escalating Ukraine War (pbs.org)

• Russia warns of systematic missile strikes on Kyiv.
• Foreign embassies urged to evacuate; allies refuse.
• Ukrainian counterstalls Russian ground advances.
• Russian economy stagnates; Putin approval dips.
• Threats issued to Baltic states over drone support.

"Russia has warned of 'consistent and systematic' missile strikes on Kyiv, calling for evacuation of foreign embassies. The escalation comes as Russian advances stall, Ukraine launches counterstrikes, and domestic discontent grows over economic stagnation and rising taxes. Putin's approval ratings have dipped, and Russian threats extend to Baltic states."