U.S. President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy discussed on Friday Washington's support for Ukraine, new U.S. sanctions against Russia and boosting Ukrainian air defenses, Zelenskiy said.

U.S. President Joe Biden spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Friday to discuss continued support in the country's war with Russia, the White House said.

Biden administration announces expanded sanctions on Russia's energy sector as Trump prepares to address Ukraine conflict

The Biden administration has announced the final tranche of military aid it will send to Ukraine, amounting to about $500 million.

Austin III said at the 25th Ukraine Defense Contact Group: "I am announcing today another Presidential Drawdown Authority package, valued at approximately $500 million. It includes additional missiles for Ukrainian air defense,

President-elect Donald Trump said he is planning a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying he wants to end the "bloody mess" of the Ukraine war.

Senior Russian security and military officials are pushing for an escalation of hostilities in Ukraine, opposing any prospects of negotiations. Source: Institute for the Study of War (ISW) Details: ISW analysts note that Russian security forces deem it crucial to escalate military operations in Ukraine,

President-elect Trump said late Thursday that a meeting is in the works with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss ending the Kremlin's invasion of Ukraine. Why it matters: Trump said on the campaign trail that he would swiftly end the nearly three-year-old war in Ukraine within 24 hours of taking office.