President Donald Trump's deadline for Russia to end its ongoing war in Ukraine or face stiffer stiffer U.S. economic sanctions arrived Friday.

Washington and Moscow are aiming to reach a deal to halt the war in Ukraine that would lock in Russia’s occupation of territory seized during its military invasion, according to people familiar with the matter.

Key Points and Summary – A potential peace deal between the U.S. and Russia to end the war in Ukraine is reportedly in the works, one that would “lock in Russia’s occupation” of Ukrainian territory. -The framework,