President Donald Trump on July 14 announced the U.S. would impose "severe tariffs" on Russia unless Moscow agrees to a deal to end the war in Ukraine within 50 days, but experts who spoke to the Kyiv Independent say the plan is deeply flawed.

Kremlin figure, President Donald Trump’s image is changing inside Russia. It comes after Trump vowed further sanctions on the country if a peace agreement with Ukraine is not reached in 50 days. CNN’s Chief Global Affairs Correspondent is on the ground in Moscow with the analysis.

One of Vladimir Putin's mouthpieces has warned Donald Trump that he is pushing Russia towards nuclear war. After pledging to deliver more weapons to Ukraine - including the prized Patriot air defence systems - the US president rattled the Kremlin further and threatened to unleash additional sanctions if Putin refuses to negotiate a ceasefire deal in 50 days.