Russia’s economy was supposed to collapse under Western sanctions, but it didn’t - at least, not immediately. However, new research suggests that sanctions may finally be taking a toll, as reports emerge that the Kremlin is struggling to pay its bills.

Kyiv was the main target of an hourslong assault that killed at least two people, officials said. The barrage came hours before the top American and Russian diplomats were expected to meet.

President Donald Trump ripped Russian leader Vladimir Putin's "bull----" during his Cabinet meeting, saying additional sanctions remained on the table amid the three-year war with Ukraine.

President Trump appears to have updated his feelings about Russian President Vladimir Putin, telling reporters at a cabinet meeting Tuesday: PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP: That was a war that that was a war that should have never happened and a lot of people are dying and it should end and I don't know -- we get we get we get a lot of bullshit thrown at us by Putin for you want to know the truth.

President Trump did not answer questions about a pause in arms shipments to Ukraine last week during a cabinet meeting on Tuesday, and instead repeatedly criticized President Vladimir Putin of Russia,

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday (July 8) said he was not happy with Russian President Vladimir Putin and was considering additional sanctions on Moscow, underscoring his frustration over the growing death toll in Russia's war with Ukraine.