Secretary of State Marco Rubio told senators on Tuesday that the United States would hit Russia with fresh sanctions if talks over a Ukraine peace deal remained stuck. He also rejected claims that the White House is easing military help for Kyiv.

Kyiv’s European allies have slapped new sanctions on Moscow, a day after a phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin failed to produce a breakthrough on ending the 3-year-old war in Ukraine.

Russia's attacks on Ukraine continue to escalate while President Trump pushes for a diplomatic solution. Advertisement. About Our Ads

The European Union is increasing pressure on US President Donald Trump to strike Russia with new sanctions. The conversation between the American leader and the Russian President, Vladimir Putin, failed to secure Russia’s commitment to a ceasefire in Ukraine,

Israeli air strikes killed at least 50 Palestinians in Gaza, local health authorities said, as Israel continues its bombardment despite mounting international pressure to stop military operations and allow aid into Gaza unimpeded.