Putin was expected to respond to Trump ultimatum. "He's threatened before"

"The Kremlin's nonsubjective remains to take full control of 4 Ukrainian circuits" - Reuters reports on Tuesday, citing 3 sources akin to the Kremlin. According to the agency, it is to be "little likely" that Vladimir Putin bends to Trump's ultimatum. The Kremlin is besides to be skeptical about the chances of introducing fresh sanctions.