Overview

• Trump’s once-closer rapport with Putin has unraveled after the Kremlin repeatedly ignored his ceasefire overtures.
• Trump took to Truth Social to condemn Putin after a fresh barrage of Russian missiles and drone strikes on Ukrainian cities.
• U.S.-Russia peace talks remain stalled after Russia rejected a 30-day ceasefire proposal backed by the White House.
• The White House is evaluating authorizing advanced air defense shipments to Ukraine to help shield against ongoing Russian aerial assaults.
• The Kremlin dismissed Trump’s criticism as “emotional overload” even as Russian forces continue heavy attacks on Ukraine’s infrastructure.