Former Russian President Medvedev calls for preemptive strikes while Trump gives Putin a 50-day ultimatum to reach peace with Ukraine or face sanctions.

US President Donald Trump gave Russia 50 days to come to the negotiating table before he imposes sanctions, an economic punishment that he hopes will slow down the Kremlin's war machine. But analysts think 50 days is more than enough time for Russian President Vladimir Putin to achieve his war goals.

Donald Trump has threatened Russia with 100 per cent secondary tariffs if the war in Ukraine does not end soon, as he announced an agreement with Nato allies to send more weapons to Kyiv.

Daniel Martindale helped the Kremlin target Ukrainian troops and was then spirited out of eastern Ukraine by Russian special forces.

The US is threatening Moscow with financial consequences if a deal to end the Ukraine war is not reached within 50 days.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, during a meeting with senators in the US Congress in Washington, delivered a stark warning. He stated that countries such as Brazil, China, and India could be “hit very hard by secondary sanctions” if they continue business with Russia.

The summit highlights Tehran's growing relationship with Beijing — and Moscow — following its recent conflict with Israel, which was joined by the United States in attacking Iranian nuclear sites. China's support provides Iran with crucial economic and military backing that stands to weaken U.S.-led sanctions and containment efforts.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. and Russia have exchanged new ideas for Ukraine peace talks after he met with his Russian counterpart in Malaysia on Thursday.

India cannot ignore the U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat of secondary tariffs over its oil trade with Russia, but experts argue it may be more political posturing than serious policy. Trump’s record of shifting positions and his ongoing trade talks with China suggest limited room for drastic moves.

Washington has said the treatment of Glavprodukt, the only U.S. company Moscow has seized, will influence a planned reset of U.S.-Russia relations.

The latest bombardment in Russia’s escalating aerial campaign against civilian areas came ahead of a Sept. 2 deadline set by U.S. President Trump.