Trump confesses Ukraine war hard to tackle
(MENAFN)
U.S. President Donald Trump has admitted that bringing an end to the war in Ukraine has proven more challenging than he initially believed. He also expressed doubts about Russian President Vladimir Putin’s willingness to seriously pursue peace.
U.S. President Donald Trump has admitted that bringing an end to the war in Ukraine has proven more challenging than he initially believed. He also expressed doubts about Russian President Vladimir Putin’s willingness to seriously pursue peace.
Since taking office, Trump has repeatedly pledged to quickly resolve the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, even suggesting it could be done within 24 hours. However, he now acknowledges that the situation is far more complex and will likely take longer to address.
During a press briefing on Tuesday, Trump voiced frustration with Putin, stating, “he’s killing a lot of people,” referring to casualties on both sides. He estimated that around 7,000 people are dying weekly due to the ongoing war. When pressed on how he plans to respond, Trump remained vague, saying he prefers to keep his strategy unpredictable, citing the recent U.S. strike on an Iranian nuclear site as an example of this approach.
Trump highlighted the significant military support the U.S. has provided to Ukraine, claiming it has supplied Kyiv with the most advanced weapons available. Without this assistance, he argued, Russia would have likely secured victory in just a few days. He criticized the scale of aid under President Joe Biden, suggesting it may have exceeded what was necessary, and added that U.S. arms shipments surpassed those from Europe.
The president claimed the U.S. has committed around $300 billion to the effort and urged American defense companies to ramp up weapons production. He also criticized Putin’s behavior, describing the Russian leader as superficially polite but ultimately insincere.
Commenting on a proposed sanctions bill from Senator Lindsey Graham targeting Moscow, Trump said he was reviewing it but emphasized that any decision on new sanctions rests with him.
Recently, the Pentagon announced a pause in arms deliveries to Ukraine, reportedly initiated by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as part of a strategic review. The Kremlin responded positively, viewing the pause as a possible step toward peace. However, Trump appeared to reverse this stance shortly afterward, citing the intensity of current Russian attacks on Ukraine as a reason to continue support.
Russia has consistently criticized Western military aid to Ukraine, arguing that it prolongs the war and raises the risk of further escalation without changing the conflict's outcome.
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