Putin tests limits of Trump’s patience in ceasefire talks, - Hill
US President Donald Trump is growing increasingly frustrated with dictator Vladimir Putin, as the latter's demands are delaying ceasefire talks in Ukraine and dashing the US leader's hopes for a quick end to the war.
According to Censor.NET, this was written by Laura Kelly, a foreign policy reporter for The Hill newspaper, in her article "Putin tests limits of Trump’s patience in ceasefire talks".
Thus, Putin's demands for a new leadership in Ukraine prompted Trump to threaten Russia with sanctions on Russian oil exports if Moscow does not demonstrate more flexibility in negotiations with Kyiv.
Ukraine has supported the US proposal for a 30-day ceasefire, as well as an end to energy strikes and an agreement to limit attacks in the Black Sea. However, the Russian delegation to Saudi Arabia put forward various conditions for any agreement, calling on the US to help lift sanctions on Russian banks and promote Russian fertilisers and agricultural products on the global market.
The author recalled that the Trump administration has prioritised improving relations with Russia, and US officials sometimes repeat the Kremlin's theses.
At the same time, many Republicans still support Ukraine and are sceptical that Putin will agree to an acceptable deal.
