Trump questions Putin’s true intentions regarding peace in Ukraine
Former US President Donald Trump openly expressed his concerns about Russian President Vladimir Putin's genuine intentions concerning the situation in Ukraine. According to him, he doubts that Putin aims for a genuine ceasefire, suggesting instead that the Kremlin intends "to continue killing people" rather than seeking peace. Trump relayed these thoughts to journalists on Friday evening aboard Air Force One, emphasizing his dissatisfaction with recent conversations with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin. He devoted significant attention to his experience communicating with the Kremlin leader. Trump stated that his conversation with Putin was quite tense and left him with many questions. "I've already told you that I was very disappointed with that dialogue. It seems he is set on going all the way and not caring about people's lives. That is very bad," the former president highlighted. He implied that his primary concern was that Putin is likely not just uninterested in ending the conflict but is instead "aiming to continue killing," which poses a great threat to the region's future. Trump also added that the Kremlin is probably very worried about the sanctions being prepared by the US and its allies. He mentioned that the US Senate is already working on implementing extensive economic sanctions against Russia, which could significantly impact the situation. While he does not state that he is trying to balance this, he shared his opinion that Putin is likely anxious about potential economic pressure. Earlier, during a phone call with Vladimir Putin, the US leader noted that they did not make substantial progress towards a ceasefire. Western leaders continue to express doubts about Russia's sincerity in ending hostilities, and Ukrainian officials emphasize the complexity and multifaceted nature of the ongoing situation, which remains a pressing issue on the international political agenda.