Nearly three years after President Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine, his troops are making steady progress on the battlefield.

Former U.S. Ambassador Michael McFaul and investigative journalist Roman Anin dissect Trump and Putin’s shared traits, warn against rushed Ukraine negotiations and underscore the critical role of journalists in countering an era of misinformation.

U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, Keith Kellogg, had a "thorough discussion" with Ukraine's ambassador to Washington in their first official meeting on Thursday, the ambassador said.

President Donald Trump says his administration has already had “very serious” discussions with Russia about its war in Ukraine and that he and Russian President Vladimir Putin could soon take “significant” action toward ending the grinding conflict.

The meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin might occur in February or March, according to Leonid Slutsky, as reported by Reuters. The head of the State Duma's Foreign Affairs Committee believes that preparations are at an "advanced stage".