Senate sanctions bill targeting Russia's energy exports with hefty tariffs gains momentum as Trump shifts position on Russia, with Graham teasing presidential support.

The Russian president has continued to try and strengthen ties with the U.S. after President Donald Trump returned to office earlier this year.

President Donald Trump turned heads when he claimed Russian President Vladimir Putin – the man who had invaded Ukraine – wanted peace in Ukraine. “I believe he wants peace,” Trump said, adding: “I mean,

President Trump sent more mixed signals on his tariff policy and bashed Russian President Putin during a Cabinet meeting Tuesday.