Trump, Ukraine and Putin
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Donald Trump privately urged Ukraine to strike targets deep inside Russia, including Moscow, if supplied with advanced US weapons, signalling a pivotal policy shift in the war and raising stakes for Nato and Kremlin escalation.
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,
Trump's moves underline his growing disenchantment with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the lack of progress in U.S.-led efforts to secure a ceasefire.
Donald Trump gave Russia an ultimatum. He demanded Vladimir Putin end the Ukraine war in 50 days. Or else, Russia will face sanctions and weapons for
While the US president's shift in tone on both Ukraine and Russia is huge, we need to remember that he can let deadlines slip and flip-flop repeatedly, writes Sky's Mark Stone.
President Trump now wants to give more weapons to Ukraine and is threatening increased sanctions if Russian President Vladimir Putin doesn't agree to end the war in 50 days. The president explained why in a phone call with our partners at BBC News.