Donald Trump threatened Vladimir Putin with sanctions and tariffs on Russia in a furious response to a huge air attack on Ukraine. In a startling development, the US President said he is “strongly considering” imposing the financial penalties until a peace deal is agreed to end the war in Ukraine.

Russia has launched one of its deadliest attacks on Ukraine, killing at least 14 people and injuring dozens in Donetsk. Ukrainian officials report that multiple airstrikes and drone attacks targeted civilian areas,

Donald Trump has turned his ire on Moscow as he issues a major threat to Vladimir Putin over his invasion of Ukraine, urging the Kremlin to "act before it's too late". In a shock turn of events, the President has encouraged "large scale" banking sanctions and regular sanctions,