Russia and Ukraine launched fresh overnight strikes, causing deaths in Kyiv, Odesa, Sumy and Belgorod. The attacks came as Moscow brushed aside German calls to de-escalate, underscoring the war's unrelenting tempo.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov accused Europe of blocking efforts to resolve the conflict in Ukraine, after another round of strikes left 16 dead on both sides.

At least 16 people were killed over the past 24 hours as Russia and Ukraine traded deadly drone and missile strikes, authorities from both countries said Saturday. The UN has warned of rising civilian…