Ukraine categorically rejects Russia's lies about alleged military targets in yesterday’s Russian strike on Kryvyi Rih, the official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine reports. In particular,

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has described the Russian missile strike on Kryvyi Rih as a deliberate act of terror against civilians and a complete disregard for peace efforts. — Ukrinform.

A Russian missile attack killed at least 16 people, including six children, in a residential area of the Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih on Friday, local officials said, but Russia's Defense Ministry said it had targeted a military gathering in the city.

US to know whether Russia 'serious about peace' with Ukraine in coming weeks, Rubio says US, Russia make 'significant progress' towards Ukraine ceasefire deal, Kremlin negotiator claims Trump's team advises against calling Putin until Russia agrees to Ukraine ceasefire,

Recent comments from U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio suggest a strong determination to ascertain whether Russia is genuinely interested in negotiating a ceasefire. Rubio emphasized that the U.S. would assess Russia's intentions based on their actions rather than mere rhetoric.

Russia said on Sunday that its troops had taken the village of Basivka in Ukraine's northeastern Sumy region, and were battering Ukrainian forces at a host of settlements in the area. More than two years after the Russian invasion of Ukraine,