Putin’s refusal to compromise on Ukraine, say analysts, is a colossal error costing Russia regional influence, lucrative energy markets and its place in the world.

U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to ramp up arms shipments to Ukraine is a signal to Kyiv to abandon peace efforts, Russia said on Thursday, vowing it would not accept the "blackmail" of Washington's new sanctions ultimatum.

To appreciate the dramatic shift in President Donald Trump’s policy towards Ukraine, consider two scenes in the Oval Office, months apart:

"Strengthening air defense capabilities is clearly an urgent priority for Iran at the moment," expert Hongda Fan told Newsweek.

China and Russia declared a "no limits" partnership in February 2022 when Putin visited Beijing, days before he sent tens of thousands of troops into Ukraine. Putin has sometimes described China as an "ally".

Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said she believes “this last week was a turning point” in the U.S. and European stance toward Ukraine and Russia.

President Donald Trump’s ultimatum to Russia to accept a peace deal in Ukraine within 50 days or face bruising sanctions has given the Kremlin extra time to pursue its summer offensive.

Trump said the United States would put secondary tariffs on countries that do business with Russia if a peace deal is not reached in 50 days.

In the days since President Donald Trump issued a 50-day ultimatum to Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine, Kremlin officials have shown little interest in coming

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Russia launched four missiles and 136 drones into Ukraine overnight into Monday morning, according to Ukraine's air force.

Russia has launched a massive overnight drone and missile attack on Ukraine, killing at least one person in Odesa.