Former Russian President Medvedev calls for preemptive strikes while Trump gives Putin a 50-day ultimatum to reach peace with Ukraine or face sanctions.

Zelensky and Trump consider drone ‘mega-deal’ as Russia steps up attacks - The Ukrainian leader said drones were the key tool that has allowed his country to fight off Russia's invasion for more than

Donald Trump announced that the US will send weapons to Ukraine. The weapons include missiles and air defense systems. NATO supports this move for peace. Russia warned that its nuclear policy is active.

Trump on Monday said the United States would ship "billions of dollars' worth" of military equipment to NATO members, paid for by the alliance, to be handed over to Ukrainian forces battling grinding Russian advances. Trump had earlier this month suggested NATO would "100 percent" pay for U.S. weapons, which would be sent to Ukraine.

Pentagon officials said details were still being worked out, and experts doubted Mr. Trump’s threat of huge tariffs for Russian trading partners.

Second, Mr Trump says he will give Russia 50 days to end the fighting or face economic punishment, with America imposing secondary tariffs on any country that buys Russian exports, mostly its oil. Finally,

One of Vladimir Putin's mouthpieces has warned Donald Trump that he is pushing Russia towards nuclear war. After pledging to deliver more weapons to Ukraine - including the prized Patriot air defence systems - the US president rattled the Kremlin further and threatened to unleash additional sanctions if Putin refuses to negotiate a ceasefire deal in 50 days.