Trump told Ukraine it had no cards. Then Kyiv took the war to Russia

During a diplomatic clash, Donald Trump criticized Volodymyr Zelenskyy for what he claimed was Ukraine's lack of leverage in the war. Despite this, Kyiv ramped up long-range strikes into Russia, targeting infrastructure like oil refineries and air defenses. Although these escalating attacks have influenced the narrative in Washington, it remains uncertain if they will successfully push Russia toward negotiations.