US President Donald Trump voiced strong disappointment with Vladimir Putin over the ongoing war in Ukraine, calling the conflict a “horrible and unnecessary disaster.”
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Speaking during a bilateral lunch with Argentine President Javier Milei at the White House, Trump asserted that Putin “should have won in one week” and urged the Russian leader to settle the war.
Key Points from Trump’s Remarks:
- Disappointment in Putin: Trump, who has often highlighted his positive relationship with Putin, stated he was “very disappointed” that the war continues.
- The War’s Impact: He called the conflict a disaster for Russia, saying Putin is “going into four years of a war that he should have won in one week.” Trump estimated Russia has “lost a million and a half soldiers, probably, close,” and labeled it the “biggest thing that’s happened since World War II in terms of death.”
- A Call for a Settlement: Trump stressed, “he’s got to really settle this war.”
Potential Tomahawk Missile Deal
Trump’s comments came just days before his scheduled meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. They also followed reports that his administration was considering sending US-made Tomahawk long-range cruise missiles to Ukraine.
Speaking to reporters, Trump hinted at a direct diplomatic effort toward Moscow before finalizing any weapons deal. “I might have to speak to Russia, to be honest with you, about Tomahawks,” he said, adding he was prepared to send them “if the Ukraine conflict was not going to get settled.”
