"United States President Donald Trump bristled on Wednesday when a Polish reporter suggested that he hadn't done enough to pressure Russian President Vladimir Putin into ending Russia's war on Ukraine, at a time when Europe and Ukraine are trying to convince Trump to impose sanctions or other punitive measures against Russia, as Moscow continues its assault on Ukraine. He then pushed back at the reporter, listing measures he'd taken against Russian and threatening consequences if Moscow did not agree to peace."
"Yes. Indeed, the president has been keen to resolve several global conflicts, and has insisted that he is deserving of the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts. But, despite promising repeatedly during his election campaign last year that he would end the Russia-Ukraine war within 24 hours of resuming the US presidency, the war rages on. Following several Trump-led meetings and calls with Putin and Zelenskyy, the two sides are still far apart from a truce as several disagreements remain over territory concessions."
President Trump threatened non-specific consequences for Vladimir Putin if Russia fails to agree to peace with Ukraine. Europe and Ukraine have urged Trump to impose sanctions or other punitive measures as Moscow continues its assault on Ukraine. Trump pushed back against criticism by listing measures he says he has taken against Russia. Trump has promoted a meeting between Putin and Zelenskyy, but Ukraine says Russia has avoided reciprocal talks. Putin indicated he was not opposed to a meeting but questioned its usefulness. Promises to end the war quickly have not produced a truce, and disagreements over territory remain.
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