Russia Launches Major Missile Attack on Kyiv, Killing Dozens Amid Global Criticism

President Donald Trump expressed displeasure but no surprise over Russia's massive missile and drone strike on Kyiv, which resulted in numerous civilian casualties, including children. The Trump administration took a neutral stance, emphasizing that both Russia and Ukraine share responsibility for the ongoing conflict, with Ukraine recently targeting Russian oil refineries. European leaders such as French President Emmanuel Macron and Finland’s President Alex Stubb condemned the attacks and questioned Russian President Vladimir Putin’s intentions, hoping to influence Trump to take a firmer stance. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on the international community, including China and Hungary, to respond decisively to Russia's aggression and demanded tougher sanctions, highlighting Russia's preference for violence over peace negotiations. China urged all parties to avoid escalation and support a political resolution, emphasizing the need to prevent the conflict from spreading and to create conditions conducive to peace. Despite ongoing talks about Ukraine's postwar security, there is skepticism about the near-term prospects for peace, with the Trump administration acknowledging that both sides may not yet be ready to end the war.