Trump plans major statement on Russia after growing frustration with Putin - Ukrainian intelligence officer shot dead in Kyiv car park in broad daylight with assailant still at large

The United States will provide Ukraine with defensive weapons — a decision made because Russian President Vladimir Putin is "killing too many people," US President Donald Trump said during a media briefing.

Trump’s decision to help Ukraine fight an onslaught of Russian attacks reverses a Pentagon decision to withhold defensive weapons.

President Donald Trump turned heads when he claimed Russian President Vladimir Putin – the man who had invaded Ukraine – wanted peace in Ukraine. “I believe he wants peace,” Trump said, adding: “I mean,

Europe is holding talks with the United States on how to further increase pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin. This was stated by German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul during a meeting with Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský,

The United States said it would pause the delivery of some weapons to Ukraine as the Pentagon conducts a review of its munition stockpiles.

Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized the historical bond between Russia and the United States during recent communications with Trump.

Speaking to journalists, the US President once again said he was unhappy with Russian leader Vladimir Putin. Meanwhile, Czech President Petr Pavel warned war in Ukraine could last for years. Read more about what happened on Tuesday,

Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Donald Trump for improving US-Russia relations and efforts to end the Ukraine war.

President Trump lashed out at the Russian leader on Tuesday, signaling a change in his posture toward the conflict.

The Russian president has continued to try and strengthen ties with the U.S. after President Donald Trump returned to office earlier this year.