Shoigu, who leads the Kremlin's security council, told Tass, "Amid increased conflict behavior and intensified geopolitical rivalry, global risks of a military confrontation between large players, including nuclear powers, are heightening," specifically identifying Western countries as major players.

Donald Trump has warned he will impose high tariffs and additional sanctions on Russia if Vladimir Putin does not end the war in Ukraine. In a post on Truth Social, Trump claimed he was doing Russia and its president "a very big favor" by calling for a peace agreement.