KYIV >> Russia launched its largest air attack of the war on Ukraine overnight, setting the main government building on fire in central Kyiv and killing at least four people, including an infant, Ukrainian officials said on Sunday.

President Donald Trump told reporters Sunday that his administration is prepared to move ahead with the second phase of sanctions on Russia over its ongoing war against Ukraine.

Zelenskyy said he was counting on a ‘strong’ US response.

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday he is ready to move to a second phase of sanctioning Russia, the closest he has come to suggesting he is on the verge of ramping up sanctions against Moscow or its oil buyers over the war in Ukraine. Trump has repeatedly threatened…

WASHINGTON >> President Donald Trump said on Sunday he is ready to move to a second phase of sanctioning Russia, the closest he has come to suggesting he is on the verge of ramping up sanctions against Moscow or its oil buyers over the war in Ukraine.

Trump's threat of sanctions comes after Russia's heaviest attack of the war.

Analysts have linked major attacks to important geopolitical events as the Kremlin tries to strengthen its hand in talks.

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy called on allies for support after Russia launched its largest drone and missile barrage of the war, resulting in four deaths, including an infant. The attacks caused widespread damage across the north, south, and east of Ukraine, affecting cities like Zaporizhia, Krivyi Rih, and Odessa, as well as the Sumy and Chernihiv regions. A key government building in central Kyiv was set on fire. The Ukrainian president stated, "This is a clear sign that Putin is testing the world, whether they will accept it or not." He urged for strong actions, including sanctions and trade restrictions against Russia, asserting that their losses must be felt and that Putin is avoiding negotiations.

Europe and the United States are considering ramping up sanctions on Russia after Moscow staged its most significant air attack on Ukraine over the weekend.