The Kremlin said it reserves the right to use nuclear weapons if it faces aggression by Western countries. Overnight, Moscow attacked Kyiv, killing at least eight people.

In an oddly phrased social media post, Trump called the brutal missile strikes “not necessary” but stopped short of demanding that the Russian strongman agree to an immediate ceasefire

Imposing a deadline on a negotiation for a deal you desperately want is a risky tactic if your only move is to walk away from a deal you desperately want.