G7 nations emphasised on Friday the need for robust "security arrangements" to ensure a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia, warning Moscow to follow Kyiv in agreeing a ceasefire or face further sanctions,

Ukraine's president said he hopes the U.S. applies "maximum additional sanctions" on Russia if it refuses to accept a 30-day ceasefire, describing the Russian leader's "bravado" as a stalling tactic.

President Donald Trump said he’s “strongly considering” fresh banking sanctions and tariffs on Russia over its continued attacks on Ukraine, ramping up pressure ahead of expected negotiations to end the conflict.