Trump: ‘I’m Not Happy With Russia’
President Trump voiced displeasure over the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine after Moscow launched its most extensive drone assault on Kyiv since the start of the war. The escalation has drawn attention to the difficulty his administration has faced in securing a peace agreement, even after his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin last month.
“I’m not happy, I’m not happy about the whole situation,” Trump said to reporters upon his return to Joint Base Andrews following his trip to New York, where he attended the U.S. Open men’s final.
The president emphasized that no one had taken a harder stance on Russia and Putin than he had. He defended his continuing push to negotiate an end to the fighting.
“I’m not thrilled with what’s happening,” Trump continued. “I believe we’re going to get it settled. I’m not happy with anything having to do with that war.”
Sunday’s strike on Ukraine marked the first time Russia targeted a government building, signaling another intensification of Moscow’s campaign.
Despite Trump’s growing irritation with the lack of progress, the assault suggested that Putin had no plans to reduce his military operations.
When addressing the issue, Trump notably avoided directly criticizing either Russia or its leader.
Asked what he believed was the biggest barrier to achieving peace, Trump refrained from pointing to Putin or the Kremlin.
“Well we’re going to see. We have some very interesting discussions,” he said, adding that European leaders would soon arrive in Washington for talks.
In recent weeks, Trump has made clear his mounting frustration with Putin. On Sunday, he again said he had believed the Russia-Ukraine war would be the simplest conflict to resolve upon resuming office, but it has proven to be one of the hardest.
Trump also spoke about the war in Gaza, sharing confidence that progress was being made there as well.
“I think we’re going to have a deal on Gaza very soon. It’s a problem we want to solve for the Middle East, for Israel, for everyone,” Trump said.
Switching to domestic matters, the president said his administration would soon announce the next focus of its crime crackdown.
“We’re going to make a decision about where we’re going to go in the next day or two,” Trump stated, while criticizing violence in Chicago and insisting that the capital had been secured due to his policies.
Before wrapping up, Trump commented on his appearance at the U.S. Open, where reactions were mixed between boos and applause. He admitted he had not been sure how he would be received in New York City but praised the attendees.
He described the spectators as “great fans.”
{Matzav.com}