‘US silence encourages Putin’ says Zelenskyy after largest Russian attack to date – Ukraine war live

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called on international leaders to apply intense pressure on Russia after recent missile strikes across Kyiv and Cherkasy, targeting civilian areas, claiming these attacks are intentional and aimed at exacerbating the humanitarian crisis. He highlighted a prisoner swap deal as evidence of dialogue attempts but stressed the need for deeper political engagement. Meanwhile, the U.S.-led coalition has expressed willingness to propose a ceasefire, though Russian authorities have rejected it, maintaining their demand for significant reforms in exchange for peace talks.