Ukraine-Russia strikes kill 16 in 24 hours; Lavrov blames Europe for blocking resolution

Renewed mutual strikes between Ukraine and Russia resulted in 16 deaths over 24 hours, continuing the established pattern of attritional warfare. Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov accused Europe of obstructing peace efforts, signaling a hardening of Moscow's diplomatic stance. The incident underscores the ongoing volatility and lack of progress toward de-escalation.