Trump criticized Putin's actions regarding the invasion of Ukraine, attributing it partially to the situation in Afghanistan. He expressed anger over Putin's conduct and the ensuing casualties, stating that he is currently displeased with him. Trump noted the high losses on both sides during the conflict and commented on the inconsistency of Putin’s approach, which he described as throwing 'bullshit' while remaining polite. He also mentioned the possibility of signing a sanctions bill against Russia, indicating it is under his discretion.
Trump highlighted that the situation in Afghanistan provided Putin with an opportunity to invade Ukraine, stating that without the Afghan situation, Putin might not have acted.
During a cabinet meeting, Trump expressed frustration with Putin's actions, saying, "I’m not happy with Putin. I can tell you that much right now. He's killing a lot of people."
Trump remarked on the contradictions in his dealings with Putin, saying, "We get a lot of bullshit thrown at us by Putin," while also acknowledging that he has been "very nice".
The president indicated he is considering a sanctions bill against Russia, remarking, "It's an optional bill. It's totally at my option, and I'm looking at it very strongly."
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