Russian strategic bombers take off for possible attack on Ukraine, Ukraine's military warns
The Ukrainian military later claimed that "probable launches" of cruise missiles from Russian strategic bombers were detected.
The Ukrainian military later claimed that "probable launches" of cruise missiles from Russian strategic bombers were detected.
While Ukrainian drones have targeted military infrastructures in Ryazan, Russian media outlets reported that the explosion was caused by gunpowder catching fire.
Trump reportedly pushed for a quick agreement instead of a comprehensive ceasefire in an hour-long phone call with European leaders after meeting Putin.
US policymakers were divided in their views of the meeting. While Republicans called it a success, the official account for the Democratic Party said that Trump "got his s*** rocked" by Putin.
Half a dozen Ukrainians interviewed ahead of the Alaska summit said they worried Kyiv's interests would not be taken into account.
The plan means that Ukraine’s borders would not change, but Russia would cede control over undisclosed areas.
Half a dozen senior European officials told Reuters that they see a risk of a deal being struck that is unfavorable for Europe and Ukraine's security.
Vladimir Putin expressed appreciation for North Korea's assistance in the war with Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed on Tuesday that Russia was preparing for new offensive operations just days before the meeting between Trump and Putin in Alaska.
Trump told a White House press conference that his talks on Friday with Putin in Alaska would be a "feel-out meeting" to determine whether Putin was willing to make a deal.
Earlier on Sunday, several apartments and an industrial facility were damaged in a Ukrainian drone attack on the south Russian region of Saratov.