But so far, Trump has taken no action, and Russia continued to inflict pain on Ukraine as well. Earlier on Sunday, Moscow deployed a record breaking 472 one-way attack drones as well as several ballistic and cruise missiles against the country.

Ukraine’s daring “Operation Spiderweb” drone strike on June 1st, which reportedly destroyed or damaged up to 40 Russian strategic bombers deep inside Russia, has significantly altered the diplomatic landscape.

It was already hard to imagine a breakthrough emerging from the direct talks between Russia and Ukraine set to be renewed in Istanbul on Monday.

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Donald Trump gave a speech on the Russian invasion of Ukraine from an airstrip in New Jersey, where he was asked by a reporter what he would do about the situation

Trump has repeatedly told reporters he will decide what to do in Ukraine in two weeks, but has yet to make a final call.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned President Donald Trump that Russian President Vladimir Putin was grabbing pieces of Ukraine all the way back in 2016.

The White House's efforts to foster an agreement between Russia and Ukraine are also expected to continue this week, with a direct meeting expected on Monday in Turkey.