![A Ukrainian soldier sits in his position in Avdiivka, Donetsk region, Ukraine, on Aug. 18, 2023. A Ukrainian soldier sits in his position in Avdiivka, Donetsk region, Ukraine, on Aug. 18, 2023.](https://static.euronews.com/articles/stories/08/09/64/30/1200x675_cmsv2_20658883-f269-5eae-a9d5-5dc7bda9a991-8096430.jpg)
Video. 'I thought it was the end': Russia steps up attacks across Ukraine
Moscow launched deadly strikes at Kyiv, Kherson and Kharkiv, while Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said the prospect of peace talks on Ukraine's terms was "totally unrealistic."
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