Russian strikes on Ukraine have killed at least eight people across the country. The attacks on Friday include a "massive" missile and drone strike near the capital, regional authorities reported. Ukrainian officials claimed the Kremlin is changing its tactics to increase civilian suffering. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signaled Kyiv's openness to a potential Easter truce. The holiday is celebrated on April 12 in both Ukraine and Russia. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said earlier this week that Moscow is not interested in a temporary ceasefire.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia breached its commitment to hold off on energy infrastructure attacks for a week when it launched a major assault on Ukraine overnight. The strikes reported Tuesday came as NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte visited Kyiv and a day before U.S.-brokered talks between Russia and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Zelenskyy said Russia targeted the power grid in five regions of Ukraine in what he said was a bid to deny civilians light, heating and water during a harsh winter. He urged allies to send more air defense supplies and increase pressure on Russia. Talks between Moscow and Kyiv have been described as constructive, but a comprehensive settlement remains distant.
