During his campaign, Trump said bringing a quick end to the war was a top priority and that helping Ukraine was a waste of US taxpayer money.

U.S. President Donald Trump's Ukraine envoy Keith Kellogg began talks in Kyiv on Monday on security and sanctions against Russia. That's a day after the U.S. president said he would send Patriot air defence missiles to Ukraine.

General Mark Rutte on Monday as the United States warms up to the idea of providing Ukraine with missiles in its war with Russia. Trump teased a "major announcement" on Monday regarding Russia, and it is expected to be more weapons for Ukraine.