War Without End: Trump's Cautious Optimism in Ukraine Russia Crisis US President Donald Trump has expressed cautious optimism about a potential breakthrough in the Ukraine Russia crisis, saying "something may come out" from CIA Director John Ratcliffe's visit to Moscow.
However, this sentiment is tempered by reports that Russia is considering stepping up ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv and critical infrastructure elsewhere in Ukraine.
The latest developments on the ground are starkly contrasting. Kremlin sources claim efforts to negotiate a peace deal have reached a dead end, while the EU has revived plans to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine.