Ukrainian President Zelenskyy appointed the key negotiator of his country's deal with the U.S. to partner on the development of minerals as its new prime minister.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer hinted the UK may join Germany in purchasing weapons from the US to give to Ukraine, as western allies seek to shore up the conflict-torn nation's defenses in its war against Russian invaders.
Former Russian President Medvedev calls for preemptive strikes while Trump gives Putin a 50-day ultimatum to reach peace with Ukraine or face sanctions.
Fossil fuel revenues form the backbone of Russia's economy, which has been buffeted by sanctions following Vladimir Putin's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
A new Ukrainian government approved Thursday will race to expand domestic arms production to meet half the country's weapons needs within six months as it tries to push back Russia's invasion, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.