Trump Accuses Russia of Insufficient Pressure on Ukraine Amid Kyiv Strikes

President Trump has publicly condemned Russia's recent deadly strikes on Kyiv, emphasizing that the U.S. is exerting significant pressure on Moscow to pursue a peace deal in Ukraine. Responding to criticism from both reporters and Ukrainian President Zelensky, Trump insisted that his administration is actively working to push Russia toward negotiations, though he stressed that a resolution also depends on Ukraine's willingness to make a deal. In Oval Office remarks alongside Norway's Prime Minister, Trump reiterated his lack of allegiance in the conflict, focusing instead on ending the war and saving lives. He expressed frustration over the timing of the Russian attacks, calling them unnecessary, and suggested that both sides need to engage for peace to be achieved. Trump also hinted at a potential deadline for U.S. peace efforts and left open the possibility of additional sanctions should violence continue. The administration's approach reflects a desire for a swift truce, while underlining the complexities of pressuring both Russia and Ukraine to come to the negotiating table.