Russian state media footage shows the M113 armored personnel carrier driving into combat in the Zaporizhzhia region.

Russia’s troops are continuing their slow war of attrition in eastern and northern Ukraine, even as the conflict enters a pivotal phase with a series of high-level meetings that are part of U.S.

Russia said Wednesday attempts to resolve security issues relating to Ukraine without Moscow's participation were a "road to nowhere," and that much diplomatic work needs to be done before Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy are ever in the same room.

Ukrainian Member of Parliament Kira Rudik joins Meet the Press NOW as President Trump tries to arrange a summit between himself, Russian President Putin and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. NBC News Correspondents Monica Alba and Andrea Mitchell report on Russia’s reaction to the prospect of a security deal for Ukraine.

The second Oval Office meeting in six months between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy went off smoothly, in sharp contrast to their disastrous encounter in February.

Ukraine and its allies are discussing proposals, including a collective agreement similar to NATO's Article 5.

The White House laid out the next steps for Russia-Ukraine peace talks. Pete Hegseth’s personal security requirements are straining an Army protective unit. Jeanine Pirro, D.C.’s top prosecutor, confirmed a major change to gun policy.

ESPN's Stephen A. Smith praised Trump for Russia-Ukraine negotiations, as one of the few prominent figures on the left to praise Trump.