Trump on Putin: He wants to keep killing people, it's wrong
US President reiterates his disappointment with phone call with Russian dictator
US President Donald Trump has said that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin wants to "keep killing people". He made the statement to journalists on board Air Force One, , according to Cnews.
He reiterated that he was extremely dissatisfied with the conversation with Putin on July 3, as no progress was made in ending the war against Ukraine.
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"This is a very difficult situation. I have already told you that I am very unhappy with my conversation with President Putin. He wants to go all the way, to keep killing people, it's not right," Trump said..
He also noted that the Russian dictator is aware of possible further US sanctions against Russia. According to Trump, Putin expressed concern about this, but realized that they could be imposed.
- After the end of the phone conversation between Trump and Putin, the Kremlin said that it had briefed the United States on the progress of the Istanbul agreements. The dictator himself allegedly said that he would not give up on "eliminating all causes of confrontation.".
- After the conversation, Trump said he was disappointed, because no progress had been made.
- On July 4, , the US president spoke with Zelensky. The leaders agreed to work on strengthening air defense. And according to Reuters, after their conversation, hopes for the delivery of Patriot missiles have been raised.
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