The Russian president didn’t directly respond to President Trump’s ultimatum that Moscow halt its offensive by the end of next week or face financial penalties.
Mr. Trump said on Monday that he would give Russia about 10 to 12 days to end the war before implementing a new round of penalties against Moscow. The Kremlin offered little reaction.
A region administration building in Kursk, Russia, in March. Officials in several regions bordering Ukraine have been arrested and accused by prosecutors of embezzling funds meant for border fortifications.
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