As the weeks have passed, the Oval has evolved from the modest décor of the Biden era into the extravagant, gold-drenched centerpiece of Trump's second administration — a space where the president has ensured his unmistakable mark is visible in quite literally every corner.

This week President Trump’s frustration with Russian president Vladimir Putin’s refusal to agree a ceasefire in Ukraine boiled over. But previous threats to impose sanctions haven’t led to action. Is their long love affair about to end – or will they soon kiss and make up and start signing trade deals?