Russian president could placate Washington to avoid crippling economic sanctions

Trump confirms US nuclear subs have been moved to Russian waters

The comments come as Trump's deadline for Russia to agree a ceasefire with Ukraine or face sanctions edges closer.

US envoy Steve Witkoff is expected to visit Moscow this week, as Trump's deadline for Russia to agree a ceasefire with Ukraine looms.

US President Donald Trump 's peace envoy, Steve Witkoff, is expected to travel to Moscow imminently ahead of Friday's deadline for Russia to agree a ceasefire with Ukraine.

Despite President Trump's threat of sweeping sanctions, expectations for a ceasefire between Moscow and Kyiv are muted.

Russian president could placate Washington to avoid crippling economic sanctions

The Kremlin has shown no sign of halting its bombardments despite the U.S. President threatening to impose economic sanctions.

A BBC analysis published this week showed Russia has more than doubled its attacks on Ukraine since Trump's inauguration in January.