President Trump voiced his discontent with President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, criticizing him for what he termed “meaningless” attempts at peace just a day after declaring the U.S. would recommence sending military aid to Ukraine in its ongoing battle against Russia's invasion. This shift in tone represents Trump's toughest remarks directed at Putin since his election in 2016 and signals a notable departure from his previously more conciliatory approach toward the Russian leader.
At a cabinet meeting at the White House, Trump candidly stated, “We get a lot of bullshit thrown at us by Putin, if you want to know the truth.” He emphasized the futility of Putin's courteous demeanor, labeling it as inconsequential. His frustration appears to be a reaction to a lack of substantial progress towards peace in the region, a resolution Trump previously claimed he could achieve swiftly.
Following this shift, Trump has opted to forward air defense systems and precision-guided missiles to Ukraine, reversing a month-long hold on weapons deliveries as the administration sought clarity on personnel and resource availability at the Pentagon. Reports suggest that this pause was to evaluate the resiliency of U.S. military stockpiles, although specific directives for the halt remain undisclosed.
As urgency mounts after a severe Russian assault on several Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv, the decision to release the weapon cache received a warm reception in Ukraine. It follows a tense phone exchange between Trump and Putin, further reflecting the ongoing complexities and evolving dynamics of U.S. involvement in the conflict. The timeline for delivering these paused munitions, which were previously stored in Poland, remains uncertain.
At a cabinet meeting at the White House, Trump candidly stated, “We get a lot of bullshit thrown at us by Putin, if you want to know the truth.” He emphasized the futility of Putin's courteous demeanor, labeling it as inconsequential. His frustration appears to be a reaction to a lack of substantial progress towards peace in the region, a resolution Trump previously claimed he could achieve swiftly.
Following this shift, Trump has opted to forward air defense systems and precision-guided missiles to Ukraine, reversing a month-long hold on weapons deliveries as the administration sought clarity on personnel and resource availability at the Pentagon. Reports suggest that this pause was to evaluate the resiliency of U.S. military stockpiles, although specific directives for the halt remain undisclosed.
As urgency mounts after a severe Russian assault on several Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv, the decision to release the weapon cache received a warm reception in Ukraine. It follows a tense phone exchange between Trump and Putin, further reflecting the ongoing complexities and evolving dynamics of U.S. involvement in the conflict. The timeline for delivering these paused munitions, which were previously stored in Poland, remains uncertain.
