Trump’s decision to allow weapon sales to Ukraine culminated a five-month effort by allies to help Volodymyr Zelensky rebuild a relationship with the president.

President Trump asked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky whether Kyiv was able to hit Moscow and St. Petersburg, according to a senior Ukrainian official familiar with their exchange in a July 4 phone call.

Russia launched another large-scale attack on Ukraine, injuring 15 people, while Ukrainian President Zelensky called for more air defense systems and interceptors to counter the terror, and President Trump warned Russia of tougher sanctions if the attacks don't end.