A Russian drone attack Thursday on Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, killed five civilians and dramatized the diplomatic insistence on a ceasefire.

Britain and France on Friday accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of dragging his feet in ceasefire talks and demanded a swift response from Moscow after weeks of U.S. efforts to secure a truce.

The United Kingdom and France on Friday accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of dragging his feet in ceasefire talks aimed at halting his forces' invasion of Ukraine and demanded a swift response from Moscow after weeks of United States efforts to secure a truce.

Vladimir Putin has sent two teams who don't see eye-to-eye for talks with the Trump administration. The U.S. announces new Russia-related sanctions. Get the latest Ukraine war updates.

Donald Trump wishes to speak with Vladimir Putin "before or shortly after the weekend," reports Politico. However, it remains unclear whether the discussion will occur as the US president's advisors are discouraging him from proceeding.