Trump Signals Major Ukraine Shift With Putin Call, Airspace Pledge and New Drone Deal

U.S. President Donald Trump described Ukraine's strikes on Russian energy infrastructure as an escalation that could ultimately help bring the conflict to an end. He made the remarks during a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Trump Highlights Diplomatic Progress on Ukraine "It is an escalation, but it is an escalation that could help bring [the conflict] to an end," Trump said. During the meeting, Trump also pointed to progress in efforts to resolve the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. According to the U.S. president, Washington has achieved significant diplomatic progress over the past several weeks.