Calls are increasing to utilize roughly $300 billion in frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine's defense and reconstruction efforts, especially amidst political tension linked to President Trump's stance on Ukraine.

GOP Congressman Mike Lawler criticized the Trump-Zelenskyy meeting, indicating that Vladimir Putin emerged as the only winner, emphasizing the need for a negotiated settlement.

The article discusses Speaker Mike Johnson's initial support for Ukraine aid, highlighting his personal turmoil, and contrasts it with his later reversal influenced by Donald Trump's stance on Ukraine and Russia.

Pro-Russian politicians in Ukraine are trying to regain influence, inspired by Trump and Putin, despite upheavals following the Russian invasion.

In a recent address, President Vladimir Putin praised the Trump administration for its attempts to improve U.S.-Russia relations and criticized Joe Biden for creating an international crisis.