Russia continues its brutal attacks on Ukraine. When questioned about potential negotiations, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov made an insulting remark about Volodymyr Zelensky, while simultaneously praising Donald Trump.

Sergey Lavrov, the Russian Foreign Minister, described Donald Trump as a "pragmatist" and his associates as "reasonable" in an interview with the Russian Defense Ministry. He also criticized the idea of European forces being present in Ukraine.

EU leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy were to meet to discuss boosting European countries' defense spending. Meanwhile, France's Emmanuel Macron showed openness to sharing Paris' nuclear deterrent.

Russia's rhetoric, combined with its military actions on the ground, shows that any attempt to introduce European forces into Ukraine will be met with strong measures.

European Union leaders on Thursday committed to a massive step in defense cooperation following decades of hesitation, spurred by U.S. President Donald Trump’s repeated warnings that he would cut them adrift.

The Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, responded on Thursday to remarks made by French President Emmanuel Macron. Lavrov stated that it is not Moscow that poses a threat to Europe, but rather Macron's nuclear rhetoric "is a threat to Russia.

Russia continues its brutal assault on Ukraine. When questioned about negotiations, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov made an insulting remark concerning Volodymyr Zelensky, all the while offering praise to Donald Trump.

Moscow ruled out an immediate cessation of hostilities in Ukraine, appearing to contradict Trump's comment on ending conflict "within weeks."

Sergey Lavrov, the Russian Foreign Minister, in an interview with the Russian Defence Ministry, described Donald Trump as a "pragmatist" and his associates as "reasonable." He also criticized the idea of European forces being present in Ukraine.