While Kyiv has been consistently open to President Trump's call for a full cease-fire, Russia has continually rejected the American peace proposals.
The 80-year-old added that "a strong Democratic bench" would be "ready to serve" in his place -- without naming any immediate successors.
“The pain of losing her son was too much for her heart to bear," relatives said, saying Tasha Lawson was from "sheer heartbreak."
Officials estimate the fire might not be completely extinguished until at least Saturday, based on the fire's current containment level.
South African footballer Sinamandla Zondi died on Tuesday after collapsing in the warm-up before a second-tier match, his club Durban City said.
Wall Street rallied Wednesday after President Trump softened his rhetoric on Fed Chairman Jerome Powell and China.