Trump wanted to "make them feel the pain," as he put it on the July 4 call, the Financial Times reported, and force Russia into peace negotiations. Zelensky said Ukraine could hit the cities if the U.S. supplied the weapons, per the Post.

The White House confirmed that Trump and Zelenskyy discussed whether Ukraine would be able to strike Moscow and St. Petersburg with U.S.-supplied weapons.

North Korea and Russia will begin operating direct flight service linking their capital cities of Pyongyang and Moscow later this month, Russia's Transport Ministry announced.

President Donald Trump has vowed further sanctions on Russia if a peace deal is not reached in 50 days. CNN’s Chief Global Affairs Correspondent breaks down the Russian reaction and perspective on Monday’s announcement from Moscow.

Russia targeted Ukraine with more than 1,800 drones, 1,200 guided aerial bombs and 83 missiles of various types, President Zelenskyy said.

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The Moscow Police Department is urging residents not to leave children or pets unattended in vehicles as summer temperatures continue to rise.