US President Donald Trump did not call on President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to intensify strikes deep inside Russia. His remarks were taken out of context, according to Newsweek. Background Earlier today,

In announcing a new weapons package for Ukraine and a ceasefire deadline for Putin, President Trump reversed his previous stance towards Russia’s invasion. But will the weapons have the intended effect for Ukraine,

A former senior U.S. official said it was “shortsighted” to consolidate the department’s well-respected intelligence arm.

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Russia does not care about Trump's ultimatum of sanctions unless Moscow agrees to a peace deal in Ukraine, a senior security official said.

Pentagon officials said details were still being worked out, and experts doubted Mr. Trump’s threat of huge tariffs for Russian trading partners.

China and Russia declared a "no limits" partnership in February 2022 when Putin visited Beijing, days before he sent tens of thousands of troops into Ukraine. Putin has sometimes described China as an "ally".

Ukrainians welcomed President Donald Trump’s pledge of more U.S.-made weapons in their fight against Russia’s invasion, even though it is unclear what exactly they will get and how quickly. The time frame for further arms deliveries that European countries have agreed to pay for is crucial.