Russia's Defense Ministry, meanwhile, said its forces downed at least 66 Ukrainian drones overnight into Tuesday morning. Among the areas targeted was the southwestern Voronezh region which borders northeastern Ukraine. At least 16 people were injured there, Gov. Aleksandr Gusev said on Telegram.

The president left the door open for talks with his Russian counterpart but complained about Russia’s continued aerial attacks on Ukraine.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday threatened Russia with steep tariffs and announced a rejuvenated pipeline for American weapons to reach Ukraine, hardening his stance toward Moscow after months of frustration about unsuccessful negotiations for ending the war.

An inflation report to be released on Tuesday will mark the latest test for President Donald Trump's tariff policy, which so far has averted the resurgence of inflation that many economists expected. Instead, inflation has cooled, defying doomsday predictions and helping to propel sturdy economic performance.

U.S. stock indexes are edging mostly lower following President Donald Trump’s latest updates to his tariffs, but Wall Street is hanging near its record amid speculation about whether the president may ultimately back down.

President Trump has taken an unconventional approach to trade negotiations by sending form letters to foreign leaders.