Russian soldiers used a captured M113 armored personnel carrier, displaying both Russian and American flags, during a battle near a strategic village in Zaporizhzhia province.
The West could offer Ukraine NATO-style security assurances through American weapons and logistics, combined with European ground troops, to deter any resurgence of conflict.
President Zelensky revealed discussions about Ukraine potentially purchasing $90 billion worth of US military equipment, funded by Europe, in exchange for security assurances.
The NATO secretary general said European leaders and President Trump didn't discuss Ukrainian territory, describing the White House meeting as a success.
Russian forces released footage of an Iskander-M ballistic missile carrying cluster munitions striking a Ukrainian UAV launch site and ammunition depot in Donetsk.
Following the Alaska summit, President Trump unexpectedly shifted his position from supporting an immediate ceasefire to advocating for a comprehensive peace agreement, a process that could take considerable time.
A Ukrainian company has announced it is developing a fiber-optic drone with a range of 100 km, four times the usual range, and expects to launch it in a few months.
The Ukrainian military reported that Russia launched 140 UAVs and Iskander-M missiles at multiple locations across the country, just as Zelensky was about to meet with Trump in Washington.
Worried about potential Russian influence on President Trump, 7 European leaders are flying to the US to persuade him to maintain his position on the Ukraine conflict.
President Zelensky announced his arrival in Washington to meet with President Trump and expressed his belief that "joint strength" with the US and Europe will bring a swift end to the war.
Ukrainian media reports suggest the country has started production of the Flamingo cruise missile, potentially capable of reaching most Russian air bases.