Russia appeared to brush aside President Donald Trump’s threat to impose tariffs against Moscow and its trading partners if its war with Ukraine does not end in 50 days, but there are signs of growing concern among some factions of the nation’s elite that an opportunity may have been missed.

President Vladimir Putin intends to keep fighting in Ukraine until the West engages on his terms for peace, unfazed by Donald Trump's threats of tougher sanctions, and his territorial demands may widen as Russian forces advance,

The European Union aims to swiftly secure a trade agreement with the United States to alleviate economic uncertainty caused by potential tariffs. Despite the U.S. extending the deadline to August 1, the EU is pushing for a deal this week,

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday he would impose 30% tariffs on most EU imports from August 1, though diplomats say there is still time to hammer out an agreement to prevent this. The Reuters Tariff Watch newsletter is your daily guide to the latest global trade and tariff news.