Dictator Vladimir Putin claimed that US President Donald Trump, "thanks to his character and perseverance, will restore order quite quickly," and that the European elites "will stand at the feet of their master and gently wag their tails.

President Donald Trump says his administration has already had “very serious” discussions with Russia about its war in Ukraine and that he and Russian President Vladimir Putin could soon take “significant” action toward ending the grinding conflict.

President Trump jabs at the Russian leader with threats; Vladimir Putin responds with flattery. But there are notable signals in their jousting, including a revived discussion about nuclear arms control.