Russian state TV took aim at Melania Trump, saying she is responsible for her husband's apparently tougher stance toward Putin.

Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE) said first lady Melania Trump should receive some praise for President Donald Trump‘s pivot on Ukraine in its war with Russia. “Well, I’m glad that the president has pivoted on Ukraine,

Donald Trump has been accused of being a 'useful idiot' for the Russian government by a top security advisor who served in the White House during his presidency

In response to the escalating threat, President Trump confirmed that the U.S. will send additional Patriot air defense missiles to Ukraine. He noted that the European Union would finance the purchase of what he described as "various pieces of very sophisticated" U.S. weaponry.

Europe has promised more air defence systems and ammunition for Ukraine hours after Kyiv was hit by another barrage of Russian drones and missiles overnight.Speaking at a meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) on Monday,

President Trump’s second term has been a profound disappointment for “America First” advocates, as he has abandoned his non-interventionist promises for a recklessly aggressive foreign policy. -According to the author,

The Kremlin said Russian President Vladimir Putin could meet with U.S. President Donald Trump if the latter visits China in September. China is due to hold a military parade in Beijing on September 3 to mark 80 years since the end of World War Two, and Putin is set to attend.

The White House has made generous offers to meet Russian demands in a bid to secure an end to the fighting in Ukraine - but has so far got absolutely nowhere.