Russia’s stalling contrasted with Trump’s rush for a valuable breakthrough as his trade policies set off stock market slumps and cast a cloud over the economy. “I think we’re going to be in very good shape to get it done. We want to get it over with,” Trump said at the Oval Office on Thursday, in an outburst of optimism that jarred with reality.

"Reports about the enemy's alleged 'encirclement' of Ukrainian units in the Kursk region are not true and are created by the Russians for political goals and pressure on Ukraine a

"I've gotten some positive messages, but a positive message means nothing," Trump said as he faced questions on what happens next with the Ukraine war ceasefire.

Russia President Vladimir Putin have agreed in principle with a U.S. proposal for a ceasefire in its war against Ukraine. President Donald Trump is preparing to host NATO secretary general