INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The Kremlin said Monday it may still opt to take control of large cities in Ukraine, as Moscow's military advances steadily towards
several major urban hubs in its pro-Western neighbor."Putin gave orders to hold back on any immediate assault on large cities because the
out the possibility of putting large cities, which are already almost fully encircled, under its full control."Exceptions would be made for
large Ukrainian cities to hold our country responsible for civilian deaths," he added.Peskov also denied reports Russia has asked China for
military aid."Russia has its own potential to continue the operation," Peskov told reporters.
