The Latest Breaking News from Vladimir Putin

Here are the key events on day 1,226 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Russia launched 550 drones and missiles across Ukraine overnight in the largest aerial assaults since the war began

Russian leader Vladimir Putin told US President Donald Trump by telephone on Thursday that Moscow will not "give up" on its aims in Ukraine, the Kremlin said.

The announcement came as the U.S. has paused military aid to Ukraine.

Estonia’s prime minister believes that Russia will continue to be a threat as long as Vladimir Putin remains in power. In an interview with Euronews, Kristen Michal explained that ending the war would oblige the Russian president to face difficult questions from his own people.

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Phone call comes after a top Pentagon official ordered a halt to any arms shipments bound for Kyiv’s defense

As Kyiv was dealt new blows on the front lines, Ukrainian troops continued to strike targets within Russia.