Amid escalating violence, a Russian missile strike in Kryvyi Rih resulted in the deaths of 18 individuals, including nine children, with 61 injured. President Zelenskyy condemned this and criticized the U.S. embassy's muted response. Additionally, thousands of Ukrainian civilians remain detained by Russia under dubious charges, with over 20,000 estimated by rights organizations. Recent discussions in Kyiv with UK and French leaders highlighted the need for a multinational peacekeeping force, although relations with the Trump administration remain complex, as they navigate conflicting priorities regarding support for Ukraine and the need to address human rights infringements.