U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed strong frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin after weeks of failed ceasefire negotiations in Ukraine. In an NBC News interview, Trump said he was “very angry” and “pissed off” at Putin for questioning credibility of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Trump threatened secondary tariffs of up to 50% on countries purchasing Russian oil if Moscow does not agree to a ceasefire. “If Russia and I can’t make a deal, and if I think it’s their fault, tariffs are coming,” he warned.
His remarks signal a shift from his previous stance, where he pressured Zelensky for concessions while praising Putin. European leaders had feared Trump was soft on Russia, but his latest comments put pressure on the Kremlin. Meanwhile, Trump also threatened military action against Iran over its nuclear program, warning of “bombing the likes of which they have never seen.”
