Zelensky Urges US Action After 2 Killed in Russian Strikes: ‘We Are Waiting’

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he was disappointed by the United States' silence following Russia's refusal to accede to an unconditional ceasefire. "We expect the United States to respond—there has not been any response yet," Zelensky said as Russia persisted in increasing its air bombardment of Ukraine.

The most recent raids killed at least two individuals and injured a number of others, making clear the growing carnage in the region.

Zelensky confirmed that the growth in Russian air raids makes it certain there isn't enough pressure being put on Russia, making clear the necessity for more international action.

Zelensky also condemned the reaction of the U.S. Embassy to a recent missile attack on his native city of Kryvyi Rih, which left 19 dead, including nine children. He called the U.S. reaction "weak" because it did not explicitly blame Russia for the attack.

Russia and Ukraine have been engaged in a war for more than three years now, with consistent attempts at diplomacy efforts not working to hold back peace. 

The words of Zelensky are a reflection of the increased frustration at international reactions towards Russian actions, calling for harder measures to save Ukrainian civilians.