Putin's growing arsenal spooks Trump? Why US is pushing Kyiv to accept 'pro-Russia' peace plan

Trump administration envoy Daniel P. Driscoll has issued a stark warning to Western diplomats in Kyiv about Russia’s growing missile threat. As U.S. Army Secretary, Driscoll highlighted that Moscow had previously fired missiles into Ukraine as quickly as it could produce them. According to The New York Times, he used this threat to push for a peace deal unfavorable to Ukraine. Russia’s expanding missile production is shaping the backdrop for the Trump administration’s efforts to end the war, with Western officials calling the buildup alarming. Driscoll, an ally of Vice President JD Vance, is leading the U.S. diplomatic push in Ukraine, with negotiations expected to continue this week amid growing tensions.