As Vladimir Putin has refused to make peace and has instead ramped up attacks on Ukraine, US lawmakers have sought 500% tariffs on Russia and those countries that buy Russian energy products, such as oil,

"The United States cannot fail to respond as Putin escalates his barbaric assault on innocent Ukrainians. Congress must act—immediately and decisively," Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) demanded.

As the president tries to facilitate peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, Congress is ready to go directly at Putin.

The case comes as the RCMP is about to announce Canada's first prosecution under sanctions on Russia over the invasion of Ukraine.

Finance ministers and central bank governors from the Group of Seven democracies papered over their differences.

The president has gone from a “24-hour” deal to “back away” in just a few months.

The European Parliament approved sharp tariff hikes on Russian and Belarusian agricultural goods, aiming to curb EU dependence and disrupt war financing

The extension is the latest turnabout by Mr. Trump, whose trade policies have injected substantial uncertainty into the global economy. While announcing his recommendation for 50 percent E.U. tariffs on Friday, the president had assailed Europe’s negotiating tactics and expressed no interest in reaching a deal.

President Trump has criticized Vladimir Putin, saying he is playing games amid peace talks with Ukraine. Charles Kupchan, senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, joins to discuss.