Trump Criticizes Putin, Approves More Weapons for Ukraine

President Donald Trump has expressed growing frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin amid the ongoing war in Ukraine, criticizing Putin for the high death toll and dismissing his diplomatic gestures as meaningless. Despite earlier attempts at negotiation and a previous pause on sending weapons to Ukraine, Trump has reversed course, approving the supply of more defensive arms to support Ukrainian forces. He indicated that the recent Russian attacks following their calls felt like personal disrespect and signaled a miscalculation by Putin, who apparently underestimated Trump's irritation. Trump also hinted at the possibility of imposing additional sanctions on Moscow, though he withheld specifics. This marks a notable shift from Trump's earlier alignment and praise of Putin, highlighting the complex dynamics of U.S. foreign policy in the region. Overall, Trump commended Ukrainian resilience and acknowledged the difficulty and prolonged nature of the conflict.