Putin’s comments come after Ukrainian officials announced that Russia had violated the recent U.S.-brokered energy infrastructure agreement.

Russian President Vladimir Putin called Friday for a "transitional administration" to be installed in Ukraine, vowing that his army would "finish off" Ukrainian troops, in hardline remarks as US President Donald Trump pushes for a ceasefire.

Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed Friday to temporarily put Ukraine under external governance as part of efforts to reach a peaceful settlement, in remarks that reflected the Kremlin leader’s determination to achieve his war goals.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed putting Ukraine under external governance under the U.N. aegis as part of efforts to reach a peaceful settlement