The long-range missiles provided by the United States and Britain were used to strike inside Russian territory, despite concerns that their use would escalate the conflict. Kyiv’s stockpiles are running out.

Russia rebuffed incoming US President Donald Trump’s call for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine, while saying it’s ready to hold negotiations on a long-lasting peace agreement to end almost three years of war.

Ukraine was granted permission to fire Western long-range missiles at Russian military targets a month ago, but it has since slowed their use due to a shortage of missiles. The missile strikes have had limited success,