So, Russia and Ukraine are still as far apart as ever, with the two warring countries unable to make a significant breakthrough in direct talks in Istanbul.

Donald Trump may meet Russian and Ukrainian leaders in Turkey. This follows stalled ceasefire talks in Istanbul. Recep Tayyip Erdogan proposed the summit. Vladimir Putin has not agreed, but Volodymyr Zelensky is willing.

Senators in both parties are itching to move a bipartisan Russia sanctions package as fighting escalates in the region, but Republicans are waiting on a green light from President Trump. The effort to pass a robust sanctions package is hitting high gear.

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.

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.

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.

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.