Israel and Iran exchanging fire, Trump responds

President Trump made a sudden return to Washington, D.C., as tensions escalate in the Middle East, with Israel and Iran exchanging fire. Meanwhile, Russia hit Ukraine with airstrikes, killing 15 people in Kyiv.

Putin, Trump to skip Ukraine peace talks, Kremlin says

The Kremlin confirmed President Putin will not attend Thursday’s Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul. U.S. President Trump is also skipping the summit, according to Reuters, despite urging Ukraine to accept the meeting.