Russia has not turned out to be a reliable negotiating partner in ending the war in Ukraine. Peace talks between the U.S. and the world power have seemingly stalled, Reuters reported Tuesday. The interrupted discussion suggests that the White House and the Kremlin have been unable to broker a new deal since Russian President Vladimir Putin objected to the U.

White House aides are proposing tariffs of around 20% on most U.S. imports, the Washington Post reported on Tuesday, as markets and consumers await details of U.S. President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariff plan.