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

U.S. President Donald Trump said that on several occasions, following what he described as "good conversations" with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, he believed they had reached an agreement on a ceasefire in Ukraine — only for Russia to resume bombarding Ukrainian cities shortly afterward.

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.