Meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskyy for the first time in five years, former President Donald Trump Friday complained about the current state of affairs in Ukraine. The meeting comes as Russian losses in Vladimir Putin's full-scale invasion continue to mount, according to Ukraine's latest figures. Ex-president hails 'very good relationship' as Ukrainian leader says pair share 'common view' that Putin cannot win.
British Intelligence reported that Russia had closed in on capturing Vuhledar, a Ukrainian stronghold that could soon fall into Russian hands. At least six people have been killed following two consecutive Russian attacks on a medical center in Sumy in northeastern Ukraine. The war in Ukraine is entering a critical period as the European Union takes more responsibility for the conflict.
Russian President Vladimir Putin warns that western-backed strikes in Russia's heartland will pull NATO countries into the war. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met Friday with former President Trump, who lauded his relationship with Zelensky and Russian. The coming weeks could be decisive for the war in Ukraine as President Zelensky calls for bold action from Western allies.