U.S. President Donald Trump said it is not the right time to call for a cease‑fire between Russia and Ukraine. When a reporter asked him aboard Air Force One, Trump replied, “It doesn’t feel like it,” adding that any future action would be “harsh.” His comments come a month after a rare face‑to‑face meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska.
Trump has been critical of both Russia and Ukraine at times and has acknowledged that negotiating an end to the conflict is more challenging than he anticipated. During a press conference with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in the United Kingdom, he expressed disappointment with Putin, saying the Russian leader had “really let me down.”
Recently, Trump announced plans to impose additional “major sanctions” on Moscow, but only if all NATO members cease purchasing Russian oil. On his Truth Social platform, he emphasized that the war is not his responsibility, referring to it as “Biden’s and Zelenskyy’s WAR.”
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov noted a shift in Trump’s stance, from demanding an unconditional cease‑fire to advocating for a long‑term solution. Moscow’s conditions for a resolution include Ukraine recognizing Russia’s new borders, abandoning plans to join NATO, and limiting its military. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has rejected these terms.
The situation remains complex, with ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine. Trump’s future actions on the issue are uncertain, though he has indicated a willingness to take a firm stance if necessary. The international community continues to monitor developments, awaiting a potential resolution to the conflict.
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