After President Trump met President Vladimir V. Putin in Alaska, he said the Russian leader would be willing to meet with Ukraine’s president. That seems less and less likely.

Vice President JD Vance remains confident the U.S. can broker an end to the war between Russia and Ukraine despite potential hang-ups that have emerged.

Russian President Vladimir Putin should be aware that Germany's support for Ukraine is not waning, German Finance Minister and Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil said on Monday upon arriving in Ukraine's capital Kyiv on an unannounced visit.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has arrived in Kyiv, the chief of staff of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, said on Sunday. "On this special day — Ukraine’s Independence Day — it is especially important for us to feel the support of our friends.