Kyiv was burning as Dr. Borys Todurov sped through the city in an ambulance, undeterred by the deep thuds of explosions and the terrifying sounds of Russian drones flying overhead.

Russian forces launched kamikaze drone strikes across Ukraine overnight on July 11. Among the targets was a maternity hospital in Kharkiv. Russia aims at life itself, even where it just begins, says Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Russia launched the largest strike against Ukraine in the more than three-year war, officials said. President Trump expressed frustration toward Russian President Vladimir Putin in a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday.

A bipartisan Russia sanctions bill is gaining momentum in the Senate and could soon come to a vote as Republican lawmakers attempt to strike a careful balance with President Donald Trump.

Asked about the current stage of Moscow-Kyiv ceasefire talks and whether they have reached a deadlock, Palisa said that Ukraine remains committed to a U.S.-aligned plan for an unconditional ceasefire.