Trump Expresses Disappointment in Putin Over Ukraine War

US President Donald Trump has repeatedly expressed his deep disappointment in Russian President Vladimir Putin over the ongoing war in Ukraine, emphasizing that the conflict "would have never started" if he were president. Despite their previously good relationship, Trump criticized the war's senseless bloodshed, noting thousands of deaths among Russians and Ukrainians, and indicated his administration is considering actions to help end the violence. He downplayed concerns about a growing alliance between Russia and China, dismissing it as not a threat to the United States. Trump also highlighted the failure of Putin to reach a peace deal after their recent summit and warned that his administration would decide on a course of action soon following ignored deadlines to end the conflict. These remarks were made during multiple interviews with political strategist Scott Jennings and reflect ongoing US efforts to address the crisis. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has also condemned Russia's attacks on Ukrainian cities, signaling potential increased pressure on Moscow.