Ukraine's Zelenskyy warns Russia against undermining diplomacy after air strikes

Following one of the largest aerial attacks by Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday (local time) called for “additional pressure” on the neighbouring country to end the war, while stating that Kyiv has never been an “obstacle to peace.”

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Russia had launched an aerial attack on Ukraine overnight on Monday, firing more than 650 drones and over 30 missiles across at least 13 regions, killing three people, including a four-year-old child.

In a video message to Ukrainians, President Zelenskyy said that the key to a peace agreement is that Russia must not sabotage diplomacy.

While stating that the Russian aerial strike targeted Ukraine's energy sector, Zelenskyy assured the public that electricity would be restored for Christmas.