The Russian president says Moscow's initial tough demands must be met, despite a looming US sanctions deadline.

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin wants to seize all of Ukraine, but it will be difficult for him. This was stated by US President Donald Trump in an interview on the Finnerty program. According to Trump,

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Moscow hoped for more peace talks with Ukraine but that the momentum of the war was in its favour, signalling no shift in his stance despite a looming sanctions deadline from Washington.