The White House said Wednesday that Russia suggested a meeting between President Trump and Vladimir Putin — as Mr. Trump presses Russia to strike a ceasefire with Ukraine.

President Donald Trump has given Russia until Friday to end its war in Ukraine or face “very severe tariffs” and a new wave of sanctions designed to cripple its oil trade and financial lifelines. Yet,

The Kremlin says Russian President Vladimir Putin is holding talks with U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff.