Russian President Vladimir Putin said his nation will soon overwhelm and destroy the Ukrainian military, and suggested the United Nations take control of the country if the war ends. Putin made the bellicose comments,

Putin will have nothing to say at peace negotiations, Zelensky says. ・Russia preparing new offensive in 'coming weeks' to strengthen negotiating position, AP reports. ・Russian negotiator suggests ceasefire may not be reached in 2025.

Vladimir Putin has been warned to 'play ball' ahead of upcoming talks aimed at brokering a peace deal in the Ukraine-Russia war

Donald Trump expressed his dissatisfaction with Vladimir Putin's actions by threatening to impose secondary tariffs on Russian oil. However, the Kremlin assured on Monday that it is still attempting to improve relations with the USA,

President Donald Trump threatened “secondary tariffs” on buyers of Russian oil if Vladimir Putin refuses a ceasefire with Ukraine, adding later that he didn’t think the Russian president would “go back on his word.

President Trump is expressing increased frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin, whose shifting demands in negotiations with Ukraine have drawn out ceasefire talks and set back Trump’s hopes of a quick end to the war.