Russia's troop buildup on Ukraine's border raises tensions. Zelenskyy and Trump push for peace talks, but Moscow's refusal to hand over memorandum stalls negotiations.

U.S. special envoy for Ukraine and Russia Keith Kellogg discusses the ongoing cease-fire negotiations between Ukraine and Russia.

ICE has arrested an illegal immigrant accused of threatening to assassinate President Donald Trump, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced. The arrest follows a handwritten threat sent to federal authorities and comes amid growing concerns about political violence.

After their Vatican meeting last month, the Ukrainian leader said he was under the impression Trump would impose sanctions on Russia if no ceasefire deal was reached.

U.S. adversaries condemn Trump's Golden Dome plan, citing risks of space arms race and global instability, while the U.S. defends it as homeland protection.

The White House faces the question of whether its appeasement of Russia has failed to achieve the ceasefire it promised and instead emboldened the Kremlin on the battlefield.

But in recent weeks, the relationship has begun to show signs of strain.

The American president’s preference for praising and excusing the Russian leader has yielded no progress toward peace in Ukraine.