Donald Trump expressed his deep disappointment with Vladimir Putin’s aggression towards Ukraine, but he doubts the sincerity of his intentions, implying possible deception on the part of the Russian leader
Based on the latest comments from the former U.S. president, his position on the situation in eastern Ukraine remains tense and uncertain, causing new waves of assessments and speculation in international circles. During his visit to the White House, Trump unexpectedly commented on the current state of diplomatic efforts in the region. Journalists from "European Pravda" report that when asked whether the Kremlin is sabotaging peacekeeping attempts, he stated that he cannot give a definitive answer at the moment but promises to share his position within two weeks. "We will definitely find out whether Putin wants peace and cooperation or is driven by something else — and if he is playing unfairly, we will respond accordingly. This will take about a week and a half to two weeks," emphasized the former president. While intense diplomatic negotiations are ongoing, Trump expressed his frankness regarding the role of the Russian leadership. He noted that his special envoy, Steven Vitkoff, is doing a “phenomenal job” engaging in negotiations with the Russian side and currently demonstrates “determination in seeking a compromise.” However, according to Trump, his personal reaction to recent events — specifically, the tragic killings in Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities that occurred the night before — remains deeply disappointed. He stressed that his personal feelings about this are "very, very disappointed," as the tragedies that happened a few nights ago have caused him profound concern. At the same time, Trump commented on the possibility of strengthening economic sanctions against Russia. According to WSJ, the former president and potential 2024 presidential candidate is considering implementing additional restrictions as early as this week but emphasizes that no final decision has been made yet. Observers explain that the situation remains highly tense and dynamic, with none of the key players offering guarantees about the future scenario. While Washington demonstrates its readiness to act firmly against Russian aggression, the uncertainty regarding Moscow’s strategy continues to cause concern on the international stage. All this indicates how urgent the search for peace and stability in the region remains, and the difficulties faced in diplomatically resolving the conflict.