After the conversation, there has been follow-up discussion between Ukraine, other European countries and the US about long-range systems that could be given to Ukraine, the source said.

President Donald Trump on Monday finally announced he would send more weapons to Ukraine, a sign of renewed attention to and appreciation of the besieged country’s position.

The White House did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.

Donald Trump's threats of severe tariffs on Russia is leading the front pages of Tuesday's papers, with the US president pushing for Moscow to accept a deal to end the war within 50 days. The Financial Times says Trump has told Russia to expect 100% "secondary" tariffs if the Ukraine war does not end within the timeframe,

Trump has endorsed a plan to have European allies buy billions of dollars worth of U.S. military equipment that can be transferred to Ukraine as Kyiv looks for way to better defend itself against inte...

This would see any country that trades with Russia face the tax if they want to sell their products to the US.