Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized the U.S. for its muted reaction to a Russian missile strike that killed at least 18, including nine children, highlighting the simmering tensions as President Trump seeks to placate Russia as part of efforts to end the war.

Putin does not want ceasefire, Zelensky says after 18 killed in attack on hometown - Zelensky said on social media: ‘Russia does not want a ceasefire, and we see it. The whole world sees it’

Britain and France on Friday accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of dragging his feet in ceasefire talks aimed at halting his country's invasion of Ukraine and demanded a swift response from Moscow after weeks of U.