"Ukraine's $2M Payment for Russian Fighter Jet: Live Updates"

The Ukraine Defense Ministry dismissed claims of a $2 million bounty for a Russian pilot delivering an MiG fighter jet, but confirmed there will be a reward for Russian soldiers who surrender. The ministry's "I want to live" initiative successfully lured Russian pilot Maksym Kuzminov to fly a Russian Mi-8 helicopter to Ukraine, earning him a reward of about $500,000. The US is considering sending Ukraine more potent cluster bombs with longer range to aid their counteroffensive against Russian-occupied territory. Ukraine has about 45 days to press its counteroffensive before weather conditions hinder their progress. The Kremlin expects Russians who fled the country to return as the economy strengthens. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is expected to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Vladivostok, Russia, as early as Tuesday.