Russia open to peace with Ukraine but ‘our goals’ must be achieved, says Kremlin

A Russian soldier in training at an undisclosed location in Ukraine (Russian Defence Ministry Press Service/AP)

Russia is open to peace with Ukraine but achieving “our goals” remains a priority, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said, days after US President Donald Trump gave Moscow a deadline to agree to a ceasefire or face tougher sanctions.

Mr Peskov and other Russian officials have repeatedly rejected accusations from Kyiv and its Western partners of stalling peace talks.