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India.com
27-04-2025
- Politics
- India.com
Russia-Ukraine Conflict: After Meeting Zelenskyy, Trump Shows Frustration With Putin Over Latest Airstrikes, Threatens To...
Russia-Ukraine War: US President Donald Trump expressed more frustration with Russia and questioned President Vladimir Putin's willingness to stop the war after recent airstrikes on Ukraine. He also threatened to deal 'differently' with Moscow through 'banking' and 'secondary' sanctions. Trump's remarks came after he met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Vatican on the sidelines of Pope Francis' funeral on Saturday. The latest meeting between the two leaders was the first since their meeting in the White House, when Zelenskyy faced heat from Trump and Vice President JD Vance over what they saw as a lack of gratitude for the support from Washington. In a post shared on his social media platform, Truth Social, as he was heading back to Washington from Rome, the US President hinted at imposing sanctions against Moscow after Russia's latest missile attack on Ukraine and questioned whether Putin wants to stop the war. After Trump's criticisism of Zelenskyy over his recent remarks on Crimea, calling them "harmful to peace negotiations" with Russia, he had highlighted that Ukraine has upheld a complete ceasefire for 44 days following a proposal from Washington, while Moscow continued its attacks, launching nearly 70 missiles and around 150 attack drones during that time. Donald Trump even criticised former US President Barack Obama and suggested that he "made it possible for Russia to steal Crimea from Ukraine without even a shot being fired." In a post shared on Truth Social on Saturday, Trump shared, "No matter what deal I make with respect to Russia/Ukraine, no matter how good it is, even if it's the greatest deal ever made, The Failing New York Times will speak BADLY of it. Liddle' Peter Baker, the very biased and untalented writer for The Times, followed his Editor's demands and wrote that Ukraine should get back territory, including, I suppose, Crimea, and other ridiculous requests, in order to stop the killing that is worse than anything since World War II. Why doesn't this lightweight reporter say that it was Obama who made it possible for Russia to steal Crimea from Ukraine without even a shot being fired. It was also Liddle' Peter who wrote an absolutely fawning, yet terribly written Biography, on Obama. It was a JOKE! Did Baker ever criticize the Obama Crimea Giveaway? NO, not once, only TRUMP, and I've had nothing to do with this stupid war, other than early on, when I gave Ukraine Javelins, and Obama gave them sheets." "This is Sleepy Joe Biden's War, not mine. It was a loser from day one, and should have never happened, and wouldn't have happened if I were President at the time. I'm just trying to clean up the mess that was left to me by Obama and Biden, and what a mess it is. With all of that being said, there was no reason for Putin to be shooting missiles into civilian areas, cities and towns, over the last few days. It makes me think that maybe he doesn't want to stop the war, he's just tapping me along, and has to be dealt with differently, through "Banking" or "Secondary Sanctions?" Too many people are dying," he added. Trump and Zelenskyy spoke ahead of the funeral of Pope Francis. Describing his meeting with Trump as "good," Zelenskyy said that talks focused on "full and unconditional ceasefire." He expressed hope to see results on everything they discussed. In a post on X, Zelenskyy said, "Good meeting. We discussed a lot one-on-one. Hoping for results on everything we covered. Protecting lives of our people. Full and unconditional ceasefire. Reliable and lasting peace that will prevent another war from breaking out. Very symbolic meeting that has potential to become historic, if we achieve joint results. Thank you POTUS." Trump and Zelenskyy had a "very productive" meeting in Rome, a White House official said - their first meeting since a tense meeting in the White House in February this year.
Yahoo
26-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Trump: Putin ‘tapping me along' with Russia strikes on Ukraine
President Trump on Saturday said he thinks Russian President Vladimir Putin may be stringing him along after the latest deadly strikes on Ukraine, as the U.S. seeks to bring an end to the war in Eastern Europe. 'There was no reason for Putin to be shooting missiles into civilian areas, cities and towns, over the last few days,' Trump posted Saturday on Truth Social. 'It makes me think that maybe he doesn't want to stop the war, he's just tapping me along, and has to be dealt with differently, through 'Banking' or 'Secondary Sanctions?' Too many people are dying!!!' His post came as the president was traveling back to the U.S. following Pope Francis's funeral in Rome and after he met briefly with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The two leaders spoke ahead of the funeral, their first face-to-face interaction since the contentious Oval Office meeting earlier this year. The White House has not yet released details on what was discussed during the roughly 15-minute meeting. Trump's latest remarks also come in contrast to what he said week ago, when the president insisted 'nobody's playing me.' Earlier this week, Trump lashed out at Putin after Russia launched deadly strikes on the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv. He then expressed frustration on Friday with Zelensky, saying he is late to sign the minerals agreement with the U.S., nearly two months after an expected deal signing was called off. The Trump administration has been pushing for a permanent truce in the war in Ukraine, but top officials have in recent days signaled they are prepared to walk away from negotiations if the two sides don't reach a deal soon. The president began his comments on Saturday by casting blame on the media, especially The New York Times reporter Peter Baker, following his comments that he believes Crimea will stay under Moscow's control as part of a deal to end the war. 'No matter what deal I make with respect to Russia/Ukraine, no matter how good it is, even if it's the greatest deal ever made, The Failing New York Times will speak BADLY of it,' the president wrote. 'Liddle' Peter Baker, the very biased and untalented writer for The Times, followed his Editor's demands and wrote that Ukraine should get back territory, including, I suppose, Crimea, and other ridiculous requests, in order to stop the killing that is worse than anything since World War II.' 'Why doesn't this lightweight reporter say that it was [former President] Obama who made it possible for Russia to steal Crimea from Ukraine without even a shot being fired,' he added. In the lengthy post, Trump went on to call the conflict former President Biden's war and doubled down on an argument he made often while on the campaign trail — that the war wouldn't have started if he had defeated 'Sleepy' Biden in 2020. 'It was a loser from day one, and should have never happened, and wouldn't have happened if I were President at the time,' he wrote. 'I'm just trying to clean up the mess that was left to me by Obama and Biden, and what a mess it is.' Trump, in a recent interview with Time magazine, blamed Ukraine for initiating the war with Russia by eyeing a NATO membership. He also contended that Russia would be making a concession toward peace if it agrees not to take over Ukraine. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Hill
26-04-2025
- Politics
- The Hill
Trump: Putin ‘tapping me along' with Russia strikes on Ukraine
President Trump on Saturday said he thinks Russian President Vladimir Putin may be stringing him along after the latest deadly strikes on Ukraine, as the U.S. seeks to bring an end to the war in Eastern Europe. 'There was no reason for Putin to be shooting missiles into civilian areas, cities and towns, over the last few days,' Trump posted Saturday on Truth Social. 'It makes me think that maybe he doesn't want to stop the war, he's just tapping me along, and has to be dealt with differently, through 'Banking' or 'Secondary Sanctions?' Too many people are dying!!!' His post came as the president was traveling back to the U.S. following Pope Francis's funeral in Rome and after he met briefly with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The two leaders spoke ahead of the funeral, their first face-to-face interaction since the contentious Oval Office meeting earlier this year. The White House has not yet released details on what was discussed during the roughly 15-minute meeting. Trump's latest remarks also come in contrast to what he said week ago, when the president insisted 'nobody's playing me.' Earlier this week, Trump lashed out at Putin after Russia launched deadly strikes on the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv. He then expressed frustration on Friday with Zelensky, saying he is late to sign the minerals agreement with the U.S., nearly two months after an expected deal signing was called off. The Trump administration has been pushing for a permanent truce in the war in Ukraine, but top officials have in recent days signaled they are prepared to walk away from negotiations if the two sides don't reach a deal soon. The president began his comments on Saturday by casting blame on the media, especially The New York Times reporter Peter Baker, following his comments that he believes Crimea will stay under Moscow's control as part of a deal to end the war. 'No matter what deal I make with respect to Russia/Ukraine, no matter how good it is, even if it's the greatest deal ever made, The Failing New York Times will speak BADLY of it,' the president wrote. 'Liddle' Peter Baker, the very biased and untalented writer for The Times, followed his Editor's demands and wrote that Ukraine should get back territory, including, I suppose, Crimea, and other ridiculous requests, in order to stop the killing that is worse than anything since World War II.' 'Why doesn't this lightweight reporter say that it was [former President] Obama who made it possible for Russia to steal Crimea from Ukraine without even a shot being fired,' he added. In the lengthy post, Trump went on to call the conflict former President Biden's war and doubled down on an argument he made often while on the campaign trail — that the war wouldn't have started if he had defeated 'Sleepy' Biden in 2020. 'It was a loser from day one, and should have never happened, and wouldn't have happened if I were President at the time,' he wrote. 'I'm just trying to clean up the mess that was left to me by Obama and Biden, and what a mess it is.' Trump, in a recent interview with Time magazine, blamed Ukraine for initiating the war with Russia by eyeing a NATO membership. He also contended that Russia would be making a concession toward peace if it agrees not to take over Ukraine.
Telegraph
26-04-2025
- Politics
- Telegraph
Trump: Putin is stringing me along
Latest updates Albert Tait. Political Correspondent 26 April 2025 3:21pm 3:21PM Macron: 'Putin must prove he wants peace' French president Emmanuel Macron says Volodymyr Zelensky is willing to work with the US on peace talks. He said he had a 'very positive exchange' with Mr Zelensky in Rome where world leaders have gathered for the funeral of Pope Francis. 'Ending the war in Ukraine. This is the goal we share with President Trump,' he said in a post on X. 'Ukraine is ready for an unconditional ceasefire. President Zelensky reiterated this to me today. He wants to work alongside the Americans and Europeans to implement it. 'Now it's up to President Putin to prove he truly wants peace. 'We will continue our work within the framework of the coalition of the willing launched in Paris last March, to achieve both this ceasefire and a complete and lasting peace in Ukraine.' Échange très positif aujourd'hui avec le Président @ZelenskyyUa à Rome. Mettre fin à la guerre en Ukraine. C'est l'objectif que nous partageons en commun avec le Président Trump. L'Ukraine est prête à un cessez-le-feu inconditionnel. Le Président Zelensky me l'a redit… — Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) April 26, 2025 3:13PM Zelensky reacts to Trump meeting 3:10PM 'Zelensky will be satisfied' Volodymyr Zelensky will be satisfied with the results of his tete a tete with Mr Trump in the heart of the Vatican on the day of Pope Francis' funeral. Buried deep in a lengthy rant about a journalist on his Truth Social platform was a sentence that will have given the under-pressure Ukrainian president hope. Mr Trump attacked Putin for firing on civilians before accusing him of 'tapping me along' in peace negotiations over Ukraine. It was a talking point taken straight from Kyiv, London and Paris, and Mr Zelensky will hope, to Mr Trump's heart. Mr Trump followed it up with a renewed threat to hit Russia with sanctions. It is a volte face after his blaming of Mr Zelensky for the war and his urging of him to sacrifice territory to Moscow. Mr Zelensky made the most of his one to one with the President to forcefully make his case and successfully get into Mr Trump's ear. He will now have to hope his points are forceful enough to withstand the counter-arguments of those in the Trump administration who want the war in Ukraine over, no matter the cost to Ukrainians. 3:02PM Trump's post in full Here is Donald Trump's full post on Truth Social in which he turned on Vladimir Putin. 'No matter what deal I make with respect to Russia/Ukraine, no matter how good it is, even if it's the greatest deal ever made, The Failing New York Times will speak BADLY of it. Liddle' Peter Baker, the very biased and untalented writer for The Times, followed his Editor's demands and wrote that Ukraine should get back territory, including, I suppose, Crimea, and other ridiculous requests, in order to stop the killing that is worse than anything since World War II. 'Why doesn't this lightweight reporter say that it was Obama who made it possible for Russia to steal Crimea from Ukraine without even a shot being fired. It was also Liddle' Peter who wrote an absolutely fawning, yet terribly written Biography, on Obama. It was a JOKE! Did Baker ever criticize the Obama Crimea Giveaway? NO, not once, only TRUMP, and I've had nothing to do with this stupid war, other than early on, when I gave Ukraine Javelins, and Obama gave them sheets. 'This is Sleepy Joe Biden's War, not mine. It was a loser from day one, and should have never happened, and wouldn't have happened if I were President at the time. I'm just trying to clean up the mess that was left to me by Obama and Biden, and what a mess it is. With all of that being said, there was no reason for Putin to be shooting missiles into civilian areas, cities and towns, over the last few days. 'It makes me think that maybe he doesn't want to stop the war, he's just tapping me along, and has to be dealt with differently, through 'Banking' or 'Secondary Sanctions?' Too many people are dying!!!' 2:37PM Starmer: 'Positive progress' on ceasefire Sir Keir Starmer has hailed 'positive progress' towards a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. The Prime Minister sat down with the Ukrainian counterpart on the sidelines of Pope Francis's funeral on Saturday. A Downing Street spokesman said: 'The Prime Minister met President Zelenskyy in Rome this afternoon. They discussed positive progress made in recent days to secure a just and lasting peace in Ukraine. 'They agreed to maintain momentum and continue working intensively with international partners to drive forward the next stages of planning. The leaders agreed to speak again at the earliest opportunity.' It came after Mr Zelensky also met Donald Trump, the US president, in the two men's first encounter since the Ukrainian leader was asked to leave the White House following an extraordinary televised row in February.
