UKRAINE : TRUMP FINISHES OFF ZELENSKY , TALKS WITH PUTIN - UKRAINIAN AIR DEFENSE COLLAPSES , ONLY 2 PATRIOTS LEFT

What happened: Trump criticized Zelensky and said the Ukraine conflict will be resolved "without Zelensky," while pursuing a deal to buy diesel from Russia. A Washington Post report says only 2 Patriots remain in Ukrainian air defense. Key numbers: 2 Patriots remain; 600,000 people left without electricity after Russian strikes. Why it matters: The rift is described as the most serious in US-Ukraine relations since last year's Oval Office meeting, with warnings the US could cut intelligence sharing and block European purchases of American weapons. Coverage: 3 outlets in 24h

Trump criticized Zelensky and said the Ukraine conflict will be resolved "without Zelensky," while pursuing a deal to buy diesel from Russia. A Washington Post report says only 2 Patriots remain in Ukrainian air defense.

The rift is described as the most serious in US-Ukraine relations since last year's Oval Office meeting, with warnings the US could cut intelligence sharing and block European purchases of American weapons.