Trump says he set Putin a "psychological deadline" for ceasefire

US President Donald Trump believes that Russian leader Vladimir Putin wants to conclude a ceasefire agreement in Ukraine but added that he has set a "psychological deadline" for Russia to agree to it.

"It's a psychological deadline. If I think they're tapping us along, I will not be happy about it," Trump commented on whether there is a deadline for Russia to agree to a ceasefire.

When asked if he thinks Russia is dragging its feet on this matter, Trump said he doesn't know.

"I think he [Putin] wants to make a deal," he said.

Immediately after that, Trump stated that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy would face "big problems" if he refuses to make a deal with the US regarding minerals.

On 30 March, US President Donald Trump stated that he was "very angry" and "pissed off" with Putin for talking about an interim administration in Ukraine. He also threatened to impose additional sanctions on Russian oil if Moscow does not come to the negotiating table and stop the fighting in Ukraine.

Trump announced plans to hold a new conversation with Putin this week to discuss Ukraine.

Earlier, Finnish President Alexander Stubb, after meeting with Trump in Florida on Saturday, proposed setting 20 April as the deadline for Russia to agree to a ceasefire before imposing new sanctions.