Russian attacks on major Ukrainian cities killed at least 10 people on Monday, hours before President Volodymyr Zelenskiy was expected to press his case in Washington against a quick deal to end Moscow's war.

The "Zapad-2025" joint military exercise is expected to involve Russia-made hypersonic missiles and the simulated use of nuclear weapons.

Russia will only agree to security guarantees for Ukraine if it has the ability to veto them, its foreign minister has said.

Russia struck the central Ukrainian city of Kremenchuk overnight, leaving a thick column of smoke hovering over the city in an attack that the local mayor called a sign that Russian President Vladimir Putin does not want peace.

Russia has increased production of its Su-34s—and has repeatedly touted the deliveries of additional aircraft to its Air Force.

Russia has sought to free itself from intermediate-ranged ballistic missile restrictions, causing consternation in the West.

However, President Trump rules out putting U.S. troops on the ground if a deal is reached with Moscow to halt the war.

President Trump spoke with reporters while aboard Air Force One ahead of his summit in Alaska with Russian President Vladimir Putin, doubling down that there will be "very severe" consequences for Russia if a peace deal is not reached with Ukraine.

Ukrainian Member of Parliament Kira Rudik joins Meet the Press NOW as President Trump tries to arrange a summit between himself, Russian President Putin and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. NBC News Correspondents Monica Alba and Andrea Mitchell report on Russia’s reaction to the prospect of a security deal for Ukraine.