Moscow’s forces push rapidly near Pokrovsk as Kyiv warns of new attacks, with Europe now supplying more military aid to Ukraine than the US

The Kremlin confirmed that Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump will meet in the coming days, following a proposal from the American side

In a phone call, Prime Minister Mitsotakis and President Zelensky discussed bolstering Ukraine’s air defenses and rebuilding key infrastructure, including the strategic port of Odessa

Trump justified his decision, citing the “provocative and foolish statements” made by the Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of Russia and former president Dmitry Medvedev.

Trump had previously announced a 50-day deadline earlier in July for ending the conflict, but moved to shorten it last week.

Airstrikes on a prison in Zaporizhzhia and a hospital in Dnipropetrovsk killed civilians, including a pregnant woman, as Russia escalates attacks behind the front lines. Trump warns Moscow of sanctions within 10 days

Trump said he is disappointed with Putin and is shortening the 50-day deadline he had initially set earlier this month.

The appeal was made during the 29th session of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, which brought together representatives from 50 countries backing Ukraine in its ongoing conflict with Russian forces

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Saturday that Kyiv had proposed a new round of negotiations this wee

Overnight barrage marks escalation in aerial warfare as Kyiv calls for urgent defense aid

While the EU intensifies its economic measures, both Russia and Ukraine remain locked in an ongoing cycle of attacks and counterattacks, many involving increasingly frequent drone warfare.

Trump recalled nearly reaching an agreement with Russia on multiple occasions, saying, “I felt we had a deal about four times. And here we are, still talking.”

As expectations mount for Trump’s upcoming announcement, his comments suggest a more assertive position toward both Ukraine and Russia, with NATO and Europe playing a central role in financing future military aid

Ukrainian authorities have yet to release further details on the identities of the deceased suspects or whether additional operatives may be involved

While Trump has often criticized U.S. military spending on Ukraine and has at times spoken positively of Russia, his administration now appears to be recalibrating its approach

The recording has not been independently verified, and its authenticity remains in question. The White House has declined to comment on the matter