The Latest Breaking News from Volodymyr Zelenksyy

The Kremlin has not changed its stance on its territorial demands from Ukraine, Moscow said, rejecting speculation that Russia might have scaled back its terms for a possible ceasefire to end the war.

US and Russian leaders were reported to be meeting in Budapest this week to discuss Ukraine

That cost would cover an entry package including the initial deployment of troops and aircraft.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his reportedly tense meeting with Trump on Friday was "positive" even though he did not secure the Tomahawk missiles for his military.

Russia says their position on the surrender of a Ukrainian territory remains the same as the US leader pushes for frontlines to keep the parts they currently control.

Editorial: The US president’s attempts to broker a deal fail to distinguish between the aggressor and the victim. No just agreement is possible on that basis

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The US president’s refusal to supply the Tomahawk missiles that would repel Putin’s advance is a lost opportunity – one made more tragic by Europe’s ‘coalition of the willing’ displaying a worrying reluctance to ensure that Zelensky can win the war

Within 24 hours last week Donald Trump performed yet another pivot in his approach to the Russian war against Ukraine. It’s become a familiar pattern of behaviour with the US president. First he expresses anger and frustration with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin. Then he threatens severe consequences.

The alternative entrance to the aircraft extends into the belly of Air Force One, instead of the 18-foot staircase that attaches to the plane’s upper door – which is traditionally used by the Commander-in-Chief