Amid criticisms over the attacks on Ukraine and incursions into NATO territory, Russia on Tuesday said that the Ukrainians are lining up to die for the “advancement of Western geopolitical interests".

CNN quoted Russia’s deputy ambassador to the UN Dmitry Polyanskiy at the United Nations Security Council meeting, claiming that Kyiv of using civilians as human shields and “placing air defense systems in direct proximity to residential areas" leading to “tragedies linked to wreckage falling on homes from errant air defense missiles".

He also condemned the “unsubstantiated allegations" about the incursion of Russian drones and jets into Estonia and Poland.

Earlier this month, NATO fighter jets shot down Russian drones that illegally entered the Polish airspace during an attack on Ukraine.

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