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

Russian President Vladimir Putin said his war goals in Ukraine are unchanged, as he dismissed US pressure for a ceasefire.Donald Trump on Monday drastically shortened a deadline for Russia to accept a truce saying he was “disappointed” in Putin’s refusal to stop the war.

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.