President Donald Trump, who once claimed he could end the Russia-Ukraine war in a single day, has yet to make any significant progress in brokering a ceasefire. On Sunday, Trump again expressed his growing frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin, as the conflict shows no signs of slowing down.
Speaking to reporters, Trump said he was “disappointed” by Putin’s continued aggression. “Putin really surprised a lot of people. He talks nice, and then he bombs everybody in the evening,” Trump remarked. “I thought he was someone who meant what he said. He talked so beautifully—but then he bombed everyone at night. We don’t like that.”
Ceasefire Hopes Dwindle as Violence Escalates
Since taking office, Trump has made repeated efforts to negotiate peace between Kyiv and Moscow, but the war has only intensified. With both sides escalating their attacks, the President is reportedly growing more impatient with Putin’s refusal to cooperate.
Despite his early confidence that he could swiftly resolve the war, Trump now faces the reality of a protracted conflict entering its fourth year. The lack of breakthrough has undercut his bold campaign promise and raised questions about his influence over the Russian leader.
Patriot Missiles for Ukraine
Amid the continued fighting, Trump confirmed that the United States will send Patriot missiles to Ukraine, though he did not specify how many. “They’re going to have some because they do need protection,” he said, while adding that he hadn’t finalized the exact quantity.
This marks a shift in Trump’s earlier reluctance to provide military aid to Ukraine, a position that had drawn criticism from both allies and critics alike.
Trump Accuses Putin of Playing Games
Trump’s public disappointment follows comments made last week during a cabinet meeting, where he accused Putin of misleading Washington. “We get a lot of bullshit thrown at us by Putin, if you want to know the truth,” Trump said. “He’s very nice all the time, but it turns out to be meaningless.”
In response to continued Russian offensives, Trump has also warned of expanded sanctions against Moscow, though specifics remain unclear.
Trump’s Credibility on the Line
Throughout his presidency, Trump has insisted that Putin would respond to him differently than to past leaders. He repeatedly claimed that unlike Joe Biden or Kamala Harris, he had the personal rapport necessary to bring Putin to the negotiating table.
However, with no ceasefire in sight and civilian casualties mounting, critics argue that Trump’s strategy is falling short—and that his earlier claims of influence over Putin were overly optimistic at best.
