Ukraine news latest — Putin lackey dismisses Zelensky’s call for peace as UK sanctions 12 Russian commanders

A KREMLIN spokesperson has dismissed President Zelensky’s call for a Russian withdrawal from Ukraine before Christmas. Putin lackey Dmitry Peskov told reporters today that Ukraine must accept the “reality” of Russia’s control over parts of its country following President Zelensky’s call for a Kremlin withdrawal before Christmas. “The Ukrainian side needs to take into account the realities that have developed on the ground,” he told reporters. “These realities show that the Russian Federation has new territories,” he added. “Without taking into account these realities, any progress is impossible.” This comes as the UK announced sanctions targeting 12 Russian military officers who are in command of troops where atrocities have taken place in Ukraine. Read our Ukraine-Russia live blog below for the latest news…