Donald Trump has suggested Ukraine should not attack Moscow, even if it has the capability, as the Kremlin considers pressure on the US leader.

In private talks, Donald Trump has advised Ukraine to avoid attacking Moscow, even if it has the capability to do so. Russian officials believe Trump is under pressure from NATO and the European Union. Trump has threatened secondary sanctions if Russia fails to reach a peace deal, and the Kremlin believes US arms shipments to Ukraine are escalating the conflict. There are also voices in the US questioning the effectiveness of sanctions, arguing that they may hurt the global economy without changing Russia's behavior.