UN chief 'strongly condemns' heavy Russian attack on Kyiv

The head of the United Nations on Thursday condemned Russia's heavy air attack on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv and demanded a ceasefire.

Secretary-General Antonio Guterres "strongly condemns the overnight missile and drone attacks," spokesman Stephane Dujarric said in a statement. "Attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure wherever they occur are a clear violation of international humanitarian law and must stop immediately. The Secretary General reiterates his appeal for... a full, immediate, and unconditional ceasefire."

"Senseless killing"

Meanwhile, President Donald Trump wants a peace deal to end the "senseless killing" in Ukraine, a US official said Thursday after a massive Russian barrage on Kyiv killed at least 21 people.

"President Trump has a humanitarian heart and wants this war settled so the senseless killing ends," the US official told AFP in response to a query on the Russian attack.