Putin’s comments come as fighting continues and Ukraine says Russia avoiding peace talks

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has just posted a video of his visit to the site of the Russian “vile attack” earlier this week, which killed 23 civilians.

This strike is a reminder to the world that Russia spurns a ceasefire and chooses to kill.

I am grateful to all our partners who understand that Ukraine must grow stronger every single day. I thank everyone who is ready to exert pressure on Moscow in a way that makes them feel the true cost of this war.