US President Donald Trump has expressed his disappointment with Russian President Vladimir Putin after their phone call regarding the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Trump stated that he is “very unhappy” with Putin’s stance on the conflict, saying that the Russian leader seems determined to continue the war effort, with no intention of stopping.
According to Trump, Putin’s willingness to “keep killing people” is unacceptable, and he hinted at the possibility of imposing tougher sanctions on Russia. This development comes after Trump had held off on imposing sanctions for the past six months while attempting to persuade Putin to end the war.
Trump’s conversation with Putin has raised questions about the future of US-Russia relations and the potential for increased pressure on Moscow to negotiate a ceasefire. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has also called for stronger sanctions against Russia, stating that each Russian strike is a sufficient reason for new sanctions.
The US attempts to end the Russia-Ukraine war through diplomacy have largely stalled, and Trump has faced growing calls to increase pressure on Putin to negotiate in earnest. Some Republicans have also joined in urging Trump to take a tougher stance against Russia.
Trump’s potential imposition of sanctions on Russia would be a significant development in the ongoing conflict. As the situation continues to unfold, one thing is certain – the international community is watching closely to see how the US will respond to Russia’s actions in Ukraine.
