Devastating Russian drone and missile strikes on Ukrainian cities have claimed the lives of at least six people, including two children, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported.
Another 17 people were injured in the latest night of attacks, which he said was proof that Moscow is not under enough pressure for the ongoing war.
Just hours earlier, former US President Donald Trump announced that his plans for an upcoming summit in a European capital with Russian President Vladimir Putin had been postponed, as he did not want a "vacant meeting".
Tension is palpable. The piercing sound of an air raid siren rings out in the sky above the city, temporarily interrupting the silence of the night. On the streets, under the light of the few street lamps, movement is quickly noticed as people head towards shelters.
The Kremlin has rejected calls for a ceasefire along the current front lines, made by both Trump and European leaders. This decision, combined with the incessant attacks, casts a further shadow over the prospects for peace. Moscow's refusal to comply with calls for a ceasefire only deepens the concern that the conflict could continue and spread, further heightening tensions in the region. Russia's actions demonstrate a disregard for international law and make any diplomatic solution extremely difficult.