Russia's special services consistently take all necessary measures to ensure public safety and the security of those under state protection, especially the head of state,” Putin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told journalists.

The Kremlin said on Monday it had yet to receive any signals from the United States about arranging a possible meeting between President Vladimir Putin and President Donald Trump, but remained ready to organise such an encounter.

On his third day in office, U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to tighten sanctions on Russia if it does not move toward a peace deal with Ukraine. Here’s how the Kremlin responded, and what analysts are saying about the warning.