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

Russian officials and commentators have shown little indication that Moscow is about to change course under new pressure.

A recent Russian drone strike deliberately targeted and damaged a Polish-owned factory in Vinnytsia, Ukraine, a move that is escalating tensions along NATO’s eastern flank. -While the attack on the Barlinek Group facility does not trigger NATO’s Article 5 collective defense clause,

WASHINGTON (TNND) — The U.S. and Ukraine are reportedly nearing an arms deal. According to the New York Post, the agreement would allow the U.S. to purchase Ukrainian drones— battle-tested in the war against Russia —while Ukraine would receive a range of U.S.-made weapons in return.

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".

President Trump now wants to give more weapons to Ukraine and is threatening increased sanctions if Russian President Vladimir Putin doesn't agree to end the war in 50 days. The president explained why in a phone call with our partners at BBC News.

Utah Sen. John Curtis said the United States should not publicly place limits on how Ukraine uses American weapons during an appearance on “The Lead” with CNN’s Jake Tapper on Tuesday night. The Financial Times,

The latest Russian advances in Ukraine come as Moscow intensifies its war effort, despite fresh pressure from Donald Trump for a ceasefire.