Russia’s Foreign Ministry called Morocco “an important partner” in Africa on Wednesday, just ahead of a high-level diplomatic visit that will bring Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita to Moscow.

Trump, who has said he thought this conflict would be the “easiest” to settle, is set to host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House on Friday in what could be a pivotal visit for Zelensky, who is openly seeking access to more advanced American weaponry that would let his armed forces strike targets deep inside Russia.

Kaja Kallas, the EU's top diplomat, arrived in Kyiv on Oct. 13 for discussions with the Ukrainian officials on financial and military support.

Britain's Prince Harry has made a surprise second visit to Ukraine amid Russia's full-scale invasion, lending his support for wounded warriors.