The attacks across Ukraine, the deadliest in weeks killing at least 21 people, come as Russia gears up for its World War II Victory Day event this weekend. At least 70 people were also wounded in Tuesday's strikes, according to numbers released by officials.

Russia demanded a ceasefire on 8 and 9 May but Ukraine said it would pause the fighting sooner, meaning any violations would be pinned on Moscow.

The attacks across Ukraine, the deadliest in weeks killing at least 21 people, come as Russia gears up for its World War II Victory Day event this weekend. At least 70 people were…