POKROVSK REGION, Ukraine (AP) — A dire shortage of infantry troops and supply routes coming under Russian drone attacks are conspiring against Ukrainian forces in Pokrovsk, where decisive battles in the nearly three-year war are playing out — and time is running short.

Trump said his administration wants to make a deal with Ukraine to access its key natural resources in exchange for continued U.S. support.

US President Donald Trump stated that his administration had planned a series of meetings and negotiations, including with Ukraine, Russia, and various parties, reports CNN. "We’re dealing with Ukraine and Russia,