Russia Says No Pause in Ukraine War as Strikes Kill Civilians

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told the United Nations that Moscow will not pause its military operation in Ukraine for talks in any format. The statement came as Russian strikes and drone attacks killed at least seven people across Ukraine, including two in a nationwide drone assault that injured 62 others. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed to continue Ukraine's winter campaign despite the attacks. Meanwhile, Russian forces have begun fighting for a settlement near Druzhkivka, where 193 Russians were reported killed as Ukraine blocked an encirclement. Russian President Vladimir Putin insisted that his goals will be achieved despite pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump.