Trump Frustrates Over Putin as US Boosts Arms to Ukraine

President Donald Trump has publicly expressed frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the prolonged stalemate in the Russia-Ukraine war, urging Moscow to negotiate peace while still maintaining the U.S. military aid pipeline to Ukraine. Despite Trump's initial conciliatory approach to Russia upon returning to office, increasing Russian aggression in Ukraine, including missile and drone attacks on Kyiv, has led him to question Putin's peace overtures and consider tougher sanctions. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has engaged in multiple diplomatic talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, highlighting ongoing efforts to broker peace, although no breakthrough has been achieved. Analysts note Trump's diplomacy remains unpredictable, with his vocal disappointment contrasting with continued U.S. support for Kyiv through arms shipments, which critics argue may prolong the conflict and destabilize the region further. From the Russian perspective, the resumption of dialogue with the U.S. under Trump marks a positive development, yet strategic differences on Ukraine’s future remain entrenched. Overall, while diplomatic engagement persists, the conflict continues to escalate, and the prospects for a negotiated settlement remain uncertain.