"Deadly Russian Missile Strikes Hit Ukraine's Major Cities Amid Diplomatic Deadlock"

More than 40 Russian missiles struck Ukraine's capital Kyiv and Kharkiv, killing at least seven people and injuring 60, as Moscow blamed the U.S. for the diplomatic deadlock. The attack damaged residential buildings and left residents exposed to winter weather. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov accused the U.S. of preventing a resolution to the war and claimed that the U.S. government "demonizes Russia." The U.S. and Ukraine, backed by Western supporters, continue to push for a full withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukrainian territory and a cessation of hostilities.