Trump Expresses Frustration Over Putin’s Actions as US Considers Sanctions

President Donald TRUMP voiced growing irritation with Russian President Vladimir Putin amid escalating violence in Ukraine. "I’m not happy with what Putin is doing," Trump told reporters in New Jersey before boarding Air Force One. "He’s killing a lot of people, and I don’t know what the hell happened to Putin." The remarks followed a second consecutive night of Russian missile and drone strikes across Ukraine, which left at least 12 dead.

The US is weighing fresh sanctions against Moscow as ceasefire negotiations stall. Trump, who previously emphasized his rapport with Putin, now appears dismayed by the Kremlin’s aggression. "I’ve known him a long time—always gotten along with him—but he’s sending rockets into cities and killing people, and I don’t like it at all," he said.