Here’s a quick look-back at Vladimir Putin’s press conference a short while ago, where he said he agreed fighting in Ukraine must end, but added that any plan must lead to “enduring peace”. Here’s what Putin told reporters earlier, where he also mentioned the “nuances” to any agreement.

Russia’s stalling contrasted with Trump’s rush for a valuable breakthrough as his trade policies set off stock market slumps and cast a cloud over the economy. “I think we’re going to be in very good shape to get it done. We want to get it over with,” Trump said at the Oval Office on Thursday, in an outburst of optimism that jarred with reality.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said he agrees in principle with a U.S. proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine

If Moscow rejects a deal, the U.S. president will have to decide whether to impose new sanctions.