Volodin said merely discussing a plot to assassinate Putin was path to nuclear war and that Carlson's comments should be investigated further. State news agency Tass reported that Russia's parliament will appeal to U.S. Congress and the U.N. to investigate the claims.

If Kyiv does not receive military support from the West, the war will end in two months, Vladimir Putin stated on Tuesday. Many of the reports from Russian media or authorities are elements of propaganda.

The Royal Navy has been monitoring a Russian spy ship after it was spotted around UK waters earlier this week, the defence secretary has told MPs. John Healey said the vessel, Yantar, was used for gathering intelligence and mapping the UK's critical underwater infrastructure.

Donald Trump has warned Vladimir Putin, asking him to end the Ukraine war or face high levels of taxes, tariffs, and sanctions on anything being sold by Russia to the United States and other participating countries.