The legislation, which would allow the president to levy a 500% tariff on imports from countries that purchase Russian uranium, gas and oil, has gained momentum in the Senate as Trump has signaled he will escalate US action against Russia.

Trump said he would end the war in Ukraine within his first 24 hours in office. His patience with Russia's Putin now appears to be wearing thin.

NATO fighter jets were scrambled overnight after Russia launched one of the biggest attacks on Ukraine. Some 30 ballistic and cruise missiles and more than 700 drones were launched in one of the

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said that Russia launched 597 drones and 26 missiles, killing two people, wounding 20, and damaging civilian infrastructure from Kharkiv and Sumy in the northeast to Lviv,

Russian forces are attempting to undermine Ukrainian morale through combined drone and missile attacks, while highlighting Ukraine's need for partner support. They have also made gains near Velykyi Burluk and on the Novopavlivka front,