French President Emmanuel Macron has called for strong action if Russia continues to refuse peace in Ukraine, following a recent ballistic missile attack that killed 20 people. A ceasefire is needed as soon as possible, Macron said.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia is increasing its aerial bombardment and launched attacks from the Black Sea, indicating a refusal to agree to an unconditional ceasefire. The future of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant is a significant aspect of any negotiations to end the war in Ukraine.