Ukraine: Kyiv death toll rises, Russia ignores Trump warning

The US president called Russia's military actions in Ukraine "disgusting," after a major Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv. Donald Trump's deadline for President Vladimir Putin to reach a ceasefire is running out.

Russia has intensified its attacks on Ukraine, even as US President Donald Trump threatens tougher sanctions unless President Vladimir Putin agrees to a ceasefire in the coming days.

A day of mourning was being held in Ukraine's capital on Friday a day after Russia launched waves of missiles and drones on Kyiv, killing 31 people and wounding over 150 others.,

On Thursday, Trump slammed Russia's military actions in Ukraine as "disgusting." He has given Putin until August 8 to reach a ceasefire or face sanctions.

This blog covers news related to Russia's invasion of Ukraine on Friday, August 1: