The attack, which took place more than 4,300 km inside Russian territory, destroyed over 40 aircraft and marked the first known Ukrainian strike on strategic bombers stationed that far from the front lines.

Russia Ukraine war is witnessing a watershed moment as Kyiv has launched a surprising counter offensive attacks deep into the Russian territory prompting the frequently asked question -- who is winning the battle - Vladimir Putin or Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

The US representative to the United Nations told the UN Security Council on May 29 that the deal now on offer to end the war in Ukraine is the best possible outcome for Russia and President Vladimir Putin should take it.

The announcement Friday of a staggering 50% levy on steel imports stoked fear that big-ticket purchases could see major price increases.

US President Donald Trump has appeared to set a two-week deadline for Vladimir Putin, threatening a different response if the Russian counterpart was still stringing him along. As the Kremlin escalated its attacks on Ukraine, Trump was asked in the Oval Office on Wednesday if he thought Putin wanted to end the war.

U.S. and Russian officials have increasingly shared criticisms of each other publicly, as Washington's efforts to end the war in Ukraine appear to be devolving.