Trump Loses Patience as Russia Delays Ukraine Peace Memo Amid Largest Drone Assault

U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed growing frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin over Moscow's failure to deliver a promised peace memorandum to end the conflict in Ukraine. Despite a May 19 phone call in which Putin assured a ceasefire proposal would be forthcoming, no document has been received as of late May, leading Trump to publicly criticize Putin's aggressive actions and describe him as "crazy" and "playing with fire." The situation has prompted bipartisan calls in the U.S. Senate for stronger sanctions on Russia, including secondary sanctions and tariffs on countries purchasing Russian energy, although Trump has yet to decide whether to impose additional measures. Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev responded sharply to Trump's warnings, interpreting them as threats that could escalate to World War III, a statement condemned by U.S. officials as reckless. Despite the tension, the U.S. State Department remains committed to supporting direct peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, following a recent prisoner exchange and ongoing diplomatic efforts in Turkey. Meanwhile, some pro-Ukraine allies remain skeptical about Trump's willingness to enforce serious sanctions, noting his prior inconsistent approach to Russia.