Russia Chooses to Attack Instead of Ceasefire

Russia's attack killed 6 people and hurt 40 others with many drones and missiles across Ukraine.
Big attacks during the day are happening more often now.
This is happening when the US is trying to stop the war, but their efforts have stopped since they started focusing on the Middle East conflict.
Zelensky agrees with the UK that the situation on the frontline is good for Ukraine as Russian troops are not moving forward as fast.
But air attacks have not stopped.
In the Zhytomyr region, rescuers looked for survivors under destroyed homes.
A drone hit a building in the Kyiv region, starting a fire.
In Kharkiv, a woman died and others were hurt in many strikes.
Zelensky says Russia's attack was a response to his idea for a temporary truce for Easter.
He says Russia made the skies dangerous during Easter instead of being quiet.
Ukraine has also attacked Russia, hitting energy facilities and a port, which stopped Russia from exporting.
Ukraine hit a factory in southern Russia that makes products for military equipment.
Ukraine also attacked a substation and a ship in Russia.
A governor in Russia said a drone attack hurt a worker and damaged a building.
Zelensky still wants a truce if Russia agrees and sent this message to the US.
Plans for talks between Ukraine and Russia have been delayed twice.
Zelensky invited the US to come to Kyiv to keep the peace process going.
But it's not clear if Russia really wants to make a deal.
The war in the Middle East is a concern for Ukraine as it may not have enough fuel.
The war is good for Russia as it can sell more energy and fund its military.
There are concerns that the US may not have enough missiles to give to Ukraine.
Zelensky says the longer the war in the Middle East goes on, the less help Ukraine may get.
He says the situation on the frontline is stable, but it's hard to get more weapons.
Ukraine is focusing on defending itself instead of making big advances.