#us-russia-relations

#us-russia-relations

Today's meeting with the US leader presents similar dangers, but the Ukrainian president, and Europe, cannot be caught on the hop. The pressure may be more subtle and exerted by stealth, but it may feel equally overwhelming.

Pew Research Center data reveals that support for Ukraine among Republicans has notably increased, with only 30% now believing the U.S. provides too much aid, down from 47%. A significant rise to 46% occurs among those who feel the U.S. is not giving enough support, contrasting with previous views. These shifts indicate a marked change in Republican perceptions regarding Ukraine, which was different just months ago.

Vyacheslav Novorossiysky from Moskovskij Komsomolets stated that the upcoming meeting between Putin and Trump could escalate to a full-scale World War. He called Putin 'hostage number one' and suggested that the Russian leader could be taken as a hostage due to the current international climate.

"Both countries love hockey, so I hope it's going to connect well and we will see," Ovechkin told Pleitgen in the locker room post-game.

"It's not going to make anybody super happy. Both the Russians and the Ukrainians, probably, at the end of the day, are going to be unhappy with it," Vance said in a Fox News interview.

As Ukraine's military situation continues to deteriorate, tensions with Russia are worsening. Donald Trump's threatened sanctions deadline is approaching with no sign of Russia's intention to comply.

The US announced the approval of $322 million in arms sales to Ukraine, including HAWK air defense equipment for $172 million and Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle support for $150 million.