President Donald Trump on Wednesday sent a message to Russian President Vladimir Putin telling him to make a deal now to end the war in Ukraine, threatening economic consequences if he doesn't. "It's time to 'MAKE A DEAL.

Washington: President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Russian President Vladimir Putin, urging him to come to the negotiation table and "stop this ridiculous war" with Ukraine, or face severe sanctions and trade tariffs.

US President Donald Trump said his administration was also looking at the issue of sending weapons to Ukraine, adding his view that the European Union should be doing more to support Ukraine.

US President Donald Trump urges Russian President Vladimir Putin to strike a deal to end the war in Ukraine, warning of severe consequences for Russia

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he would likely impose sanctions on Russia if its president, Vladimir Putin, refuses to negotiate about ending the war in Ukraine. Trump gave no details on possible additional sanctions.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is convinced that US President Donald Trump can influence the issue of Ukraine's accession to NATO. Source: European Pravda citing Zelenskyy's statement during a meeting with representatives of the Davos International Media Council Quote: "It all depends on the United States.

Donald Trump has warned Vladimir Putin that the US is ready to punish Russia with a barrage of new trade restrictions if it fails to reach an agreement soon to end the war in Ukraine. Trump’s statement in a Truth Social post on Wednesday comes as the new US president tries to ratchet up the pressure on Moscow to launch negotiations with Ukraine.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called into question the U.S.' commitment to its allies in Europe. Zelenskyy said President Donald Trump's first act as president — the signing of a raft of executive orders on a raft of domestic issues — suggested his administration would not be overly concerned with Europe's future.