Russian President Vladimir Putin has again openly rejected any concessions in Ukraine, vowing instead to carry the war to a “logical conclusion” that aligns strictly with Russian goals. His statement comes on the eve of a planned phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump, who is increasingly seen as naive and out of his death in dealing with the Russian dictator, promoting a ceasefire without enforcing additional sanctions on Moscow.

U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker told reporters Tuesday that President Donald Trump is increasingly frustrated with Russia— just as he had been previously with Ukraine— as the U.S.