Kyiv said Russia intends to seize half of Ukraine by the end of 2026, beyond the formal territorial claims Moscow made to the U.S.

US President Donald Trump said he would impose additional sanctions against Russia, but only "if necessary," reports CNN. "If I think Russia will not be making a deal or stopping the bloodshed … I’ll use it if it’s necessary,

Donald Trump dodged questions regarding the deadline for imposing further sanctions on Russia, as the Kremlin continues to reject a ceasefire in Ukraine. The American president has repeatedly threatened to impose sanctions on Russia if he doesn't see progress in peace talks between Kiev and Moscow.

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In response, Merz says the leaders agree on "how terrible" the war is and they are "both looking for ways to stop it very soon". He says he told Trump that he is the "key person in the world" that can enable the end of the war, by putting further pressure on Russia.

President Donald Trump raised eyebrows Thursday with a remark to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz during an Oval Office discussion about seeking to end Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine. Merz referenced the anniversary of D-Day,

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz successfully navigated a 40-minute meeting with Donald Trump in the Oval Office without falling victim to the public humiliation the American president has doled out to other leaders — even though both Germany and Europe are two of Trump’s perpetual irritants.