Russia continued its nightly bombardment of Ukrainian cities overnight into Tuesday, after President Donald Trump said the U.S. would send military equipment to Kyiv.

As Trump demands a deal to end the Ukraine war in 50 days, Russia's deputy foreign minister says "demands, especially ultimatums, are unacceptable."

President Zelenskyy has nominated a new prime minister and is expected to make other key changes, including the country's ambassador to Washington, amid the ongoing war with Russia.

Participants in a Rome conference on the economic recovery of Ukraine have pledged over 10 billion euros ($11.7 billion) to help the war-torn country, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Thursday.

The EU is providing nearly €600 million in new financing to Ukraine, with a significant portion allocated to restoring energy infrastructure

Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasizes strengthening mutual support with Russia at Shanghai Cooperation Organisation talks in Beijing.

Ukraine will receive extra European support for reconstruction through a new initiative to accelerate large-scale infrastructure projects in the country. The programme, called Ukraine FIRST, aims to ensure that projects receive funding and move ahead quickly.

Ukraine has been at war for more than a decade. The task of rebuilding the country and healing its people is likely to take even longer.

President Donald Trump suggested that trade can be instrumental in resolving conflicts after revealing a new weapons deal for Ukraine. The statement came during a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in the White House's Oval Office.

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky kicked off the proceedings in Rome as Moscow pounded Ukraine’s capital with another major missile and drone attack.

Ukraine and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) signed a memorandum of understanding to support energy recovery and reaffirmed their further collaboration. — Ukrinform.

President Vladimir Putin intends to keep fighting in Ukraine until the West engages on his terms for peace, unfazed by Donald Trump's threats of tougher sanctions, and his territorial demands may widen as Russian forces advance,