Dan Negrea, a U.S. envoy to the United Nations Economic and Social Council, instead called upon "both sides" to cease any strikes that might pose a risk to civilian vessels.

The US has urged Russia and Ukraine to halt attacks on civilian targets, return to negotiations and pursue an immediate ceasefire to end the war.

Dan Negrea, a U.S. envoy to the United Nations Economic and Social Council, instead called upon "both sides" to cease any strikes that might pose a risk to civilian vessels.