US President Donald Trump has said he is “not happy” with deadly Russian strikes on Kyiv and that President Vladimir Putin should “stop”.

“Not necessary, and very bad timing. Vladimir, STOP! 5,000 soldiers a week are dying. Let’s get the Peace Deal DONE!” he said in a post on Truth Social.

The overnight strikes killed at least eight people and injured 77 more, local officials said.

Later on Thursday Trump refused to say whether the US is considering placing more sanctions on Russia, but warned “things will happen” if the bombings don’t end.

Trump also said he had “no allegiance” to either side but was focused on bringing an end to the conflict.

Earlier, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said the US could be more forceful with Russia to secure a ceasefire