Russian President Vladimir Putin is standing defiant against President Donald Trump’s threats of tariffs and sanctions if no ceasefire in Ukraine comes to fruition, Reuters reported Wednesday. The Kremlin insisted that Russia would not cave to sanctions and tariff pressure from the U.

With 25% tariff and the threat of further penalties over the trade with Russia, President Donald Trump has dashed the hope of many in the country that he would be India’s best friend in his second term.

Kremlin officials have sought to appear unfazed by U.S. President Donald Trump's shortened timeline to reach a peace deal with Kyiv, accusing Trump of issuing ultimatums that amount to war mongering.