When President Donald Trump spoke last week by telephone with Vladimir Putin, the Russian leader committed to drafting and sending what he described as a “memorandum of peace” in the coming days laying out Russian requirements for a ceasefire with Ukraine,

Donald Trump on Sunday launched in to an uncharacteristically strong attack against Russia's Vladimir Putin. Approached by press over the weekend, Trump gave an impromptu update on the war Russia has launched on Ukraine.

Donald Trump refused to impose sanctions on Russia, sparking controversy among European leaders, reports the "New York Times." According to a White House official, the decision is motivated by a desire to allow American businesses to engage with Russia.