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

A former CIA chief warned that Russia might attack Lithuania next if it wins in Ukraine. He said the U.S. was too slow in helping Ukraine and that Russia still wants more land. There's also disagreement in the West on how to deal with Putin.

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.