KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A Russian ballistic missile strike Friday on the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih killed at least 14 people and injured more than 50, Ukrainian officials said, as U.S. and European leaders pressed Russia to accept a ceasefire in the conflict.

Russia's defence ministry said on Saturday Ukraine had increased its attacks on Russian energy infrastructure, hitting targets 14 times in the last 24 hours, despite a U.S.-brokered moratorium. In a statement published on Telegram,

L.G.B.T.Q. Crackdown in Russia: The government has unleashed a wave of repression against L.G.B.T.Q. people, with the police raiding gay night clubs and investigators targeting people they suspect of being gay.

A Russian missile attack on the Ukrainian president’s home city of Kryvyi Rih on Friday killed at least 19 people, including nine children,

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Russian negotiator Kirill Dmitriev discusses his meeting with U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff in Washington, D.C. on 'Special Report.'

President Donald Trump continues to advocate for a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine as the conflict enters its third year.

A devastating missile strike in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, killed at least 18 people, including nine children. Moscow claims it targeted a military gathering, but Ukraine disputes this. The attack in President Zelenskiy's hometown has sparked international condemnation and calls for increased pressure on Russia.

Russia's largest military draft in 14 years sees 160,000 men called up as Putin plans a spring offensive on Ukraine. Despite stalled U.S. ceasefire talks, the Kremlin insists conscripts won't fight.