Georgia was the poster child of post-Soviet countries on their way to democracy and freedom. US lawmakers hope a bill will help combat democratic backsliding.

Sen. Lindsey Graham said "a turning point regarding Russia invasion of Ukraine is coming" amid a bipartisan effort in Congress to impose new economic sanctions on the Kremlin.

Russia's bold statement about US relations stuns diplomats worldwide and the surprising diplomatic tone will completely change everything.

(Reuters) -Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he had discussed improved air defences and intensified sanctions against Russia with two U.S. lawmakers who are backing a bill to impose tougher punitive measures against Moscow.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a crucial meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov to push for an end to the war in Ukraine. Rubio discussed U.S. frustrations and potential new approaches to peace amidst intensified Russian attacks.

Spokesman says Russia has taken note of President Donald Trump’s statement about military aid supplies to Kiev

The latest advances come after U.S. President Donald Trump set Moscow a 50-day deadline to make peace, or he would introduce deeper sanctions against the Russian economy, including a punitive secondary tariff on its trading partners.