By lifting sanctions against Syria, US President Donald Trump removed some Russian companies, banks, and individuals from under certain restrictions. However, they were removed only from the so-called Syrian sanctions regime,

President Donald Trump said he has his eyes on the 50,000 Russian troops deployed to the border near Sumy in Ukraine, where there are fears Moscow is ready to launch a new summer offensive in a war the American leader is trying to end.

An emboldened Russia has ramped up military offensives on two fronts in Ukraine. That is scattering Kyiv’s precious reserve troops and threatening to expand the fighting to a new Ukrainian

The decision comes as Ukraine enters a deadly new phase in the war, with Russia launching what Ukraine described as its largest air assault since the full-scale invasion began in February 2022 at the weekend, involving 477 drones and decoys as well as 60 missiles. Last month, Russia launched a record 5,337 Shahed-type drones at Ukraine.

ABC News’ James Longman and contributor Mick Mulroy discuss how the Trump administration’s action could impact a potential peace deal between Ukraine and Russia.

The United States is halting some weapons shipments to Ukraine amid its war with Russia, the White House confirmed Tuesday. White House spokesperson Anna Kelly told CBS News in a statement that the "decision was made to put America's interests first following" a Defense Department "review of our nation's military support and assistance to other countries across the globe.