Ukraine' s capital hit by massive Russian attack of missiles and drones killing more than 20 .

For the second time in less than a week, Moscow launched a deadly air assault on Kiev. Russia repeatedly claims it's striking military infrastructure, but these are the homes of the residents injured or killed in these attacks. The enemy uses all available means to ruin our city, Kiev's mayor said. Ukraine appeared to respond in kind, striking more Russian energy assets. As Ukraine continues to defend its sovereignty, allies and NATO partners must continue to ensure Ukraine gets what it needs. NATO is aiming to pledge $80 billion to Ukraine this year with equal levels in 2027, buying American-made hardware to then transfer to Ukraine, though Patriot missile stockpiles have shrunk following the war in Iran. It's absurd that in the modern world, production has still not been scaled up, adding licenses to build these systems would benefit all. European allies are going to be very keen to hear from President Trump. Is the U.S. going to stay engaged in European security? Will it do more on Ukraine? We'll see if we can get it ended. It's a terrible thing. But with battlefield progress frozen and Russia exploiting a vulnerability in Ukraine's ability to defend itself, Trump's longstanding promise appears further from reach. Shortly after I win the presidency, I will have the disastrous war between Russia and Ukraine settled. 1,199 days after that comment, Trump has waffled on whether to keep supporting Ukraine. He spoke with Vladimir Putin in recent days, and while the White House didn't release a transcript, the Kremlin never misses a chance to spin straw into gold. Trump is always open to hearing what the president communicates to him, Putin's top spokesman said. President Putin wants it to end, I will tell you that very strongly. As rescuers pulled another body from the rubble in Kiev, few in Ukraine may take Trump at his word. Reggie Cicchini, Global News, Washington.