Overview

• President Trump said he is "not happy" about the war after a massive Russian drone and missile assault on Kyiv.
• Reports described the barrage as Russia’s largest strike since the invasion began, with four people killed and damage to a key government building, according to the Associated Press.
• Trump defended his record on Moscow, asserted confidence he can help broker a deal, and avoided directly naming Putin as the main obstacle.
• He said he expects to speak with Putin "soon" and confirmed European leaders will visit the White House on Sept. 8–9 for Ukraine discussions.
• Trump signaled readiness to consider additional sanctions on Russia as talks remain strained by ongoing attacks and allied skepticism over concessions.