Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that Moscow hoped for more peace talks with Ukraine but that the momentum of the war was in its favour, signalling no shift in his stance despite a looming sanctions deadline from Washington.

Donald Trump has threatened higher tariffs and has vowed to use American nuclear submarines in order to protect itself following statements made by Dmitry Medvedev

President Donald Trump said he ordered two U.S. nuclear submarines to reposition to “the appropriate regions” following what he said were “highly provocative statements” from former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev.