TRUMP-PUTIN MEETING: The Kremlin said Vladimir Putin and Trump will meet in the ‘coming days’ after the U.S. president said he hoped to hold a meeting with his Russian counterpart in person to discuss ending the war in Ukraine.

A meeting between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin could take place as soon as next week, according to the Kremlin. Putin said it could be hosted by the United Arab Emirates.

Expectations for a ceasefire between Moscow and Kyiv are muted, despite the US president's threat of sweeping sanctions.