Melania Trump has highlighted Russia's continued attacks on Ukraine in private conversations, President Trump said on Monday.

Ever since his political rise a decade ago, Donald Trump has sung the praises of Vladimir Putin -- the Russian president was a "strong leader" who, perhaps more important, would often say "very good things" about him.

President Donald Trump announced on Monday that the United States would impose 100 percent tariffs on Russia in 50 days if it did not reach a deal to end the war in Ukraine. The president’s threat comes as he has grown frustrated with Russian President Vladimir Putin for failing to seriously come to the table as he pushes for a peace agreement.

"His Majesty The King will host The President of the United States of America, Donald J. Trump, accompanied by the First Lady, Melania Trump, for a State Visit to the UK, from Wednesday 17th September to Friday 19th September 2025," the palace said.

Trump's first state visit to the United Kingdom in 2019 was marred in controversy. Here's what to expect this time.

U.S. President Donald Trump will make an unprecedented second state visit to the U.K. between Sept. 17 and 19 when he will be hosted by King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Windsor Castle