Russian conscripts recruited for the spring conscription are likely to be forced to sign contracts to participate in the war against Ukraine, according to the UK Ministry of Defense. According to British intelligence,

One of the largest rounds of conscription to Russia’s military for several years is underway, as President Vladimir Putin pushes ahead with an expansion of the country’s military at a crucial moment in the war in Ukraine.

Russian president Vladimir Putin still expects US President Donald Trump to accept his demands for peace with Ukraine. But at the same time, Moscow is ready to continue the war, reports Bloomberg. The unnamed sources in Moscow said that the Kremlin leader understands that Trump is the best chance to end the war through diplomacy.

Russia is still counting on US President Donald Trump to deliver an acceptable peace deal in Ukraine, though it’s prepared to continue the war if talks fail, according to people in Moscow familiar with the matter.

Donald Trump is said to be 'very angry' with Vladimir Putin, according to several sources, as he has yet to accept his ceasefire plan in Ukraine. Trump has even warned that he would impose 'secondary tariffs' on Russian oil if the country sabotages negotiations on a ceasefire agreement.