obstinate

Putin believed Russia's mighty and modernised army would make quick work of its obstinate, independent neighbour and its recalcitrant president.

"However, until now, the occupation continues to be obstinate over an agreement over the issues of the ceasefire and withdrawal, and has made no step forward," the official said, speaking on condition of anonymity.

"Depending what mood I was in, or what mood he was in, I would think of a word that he might have been that day, like obstinate," he laughed.

He also accused Hamas of being "obstinate" in negotiations and called for further pressure to be applied on the militant group.

She represented this neighborhood during her 16 years on the City Council, and has little patience for obstinate bureaucracy.