Russia's leader said he was "confident that the leadership qualities" of Trump are a "good guarantee" of future agreements between global superpowers.

Ukraine's President Volodymr Zelensky has accused Russia of "doing everything it can" to prevent a meeting with Vladimir Putin to try to end the war. US President Donald Trump has sought to bring the two leaders together, but he said on Friday "that's like oil and vinegar... they don't get along too well".

KYIV (Reuters) -Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday Russia was doing everything it could to stop a meeting between him and Vladimir Putin from taking place, and urged Ukraine's allies to put fresh sanctions on Moscow if it shows no interest in peace.

Russian President Putin is stepping up his attacks on civilian targets in Ukraine. Now, President Trump is calling on Ukraine to take the fight into Russia.

US President Donald Trump is convinced that to end the war, Ukraine will be forced to accept agreements mainly on Russia's terms, Politico reports. Sources in the US administration have reported that Trump and his team are continuing to work on organizing a possible meeting between Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.