Donald Trump arrived in Alaska expecting to strike a deal with Vladimir Putin to end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Instead, the Russian president rejected his proposal outright — and launched into a lengthy historical lecture.

"RGF are continuing intensive efforts to envelop Pokrovsk, Donetsk oblast, the key Ukrainian logistics hub which supports operations in the Donbas. Pokrovsk likely remains Russia's priority axis, with the largest proportion of Russian assaults relative to the rest of the frontline."

The call comes ahead of Trump's meeting on Friday at the White House with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

President Donald Trump says Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has personally assured him that India will stop buying Russian oil

The defense secretary said NATO commitments to Kyiv "will soon translate into capabilities" but didn't directly mention Tomahawks sought by Ukraine.