President Trump has shifted his stance on the Russia-Ukraine war, suggesting that the two nations must independently negotiate peace. Despite earlier promises to broker a quick resolution and threats of sanctions,

Donald Trump’s hardline stance on NATO and the war in Ukraine have pushed European nations to significantly increase their defense spending and preparedness.

“Vladimir, I told you in January that if you didn’t stop the war in Ukraine, I would impose sanctions. You ignored me. You are disrespecting me and my presidency. BIG MISTAKE!!!”

This week's prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine was the largest since the war’s onset. But skepticism of a lasting truce, and President Trump’s peace-making, remains. Bridget Brink resigned as ambassador to Ukraine in April,

President Donald Trump expressed his strong disapproval of Russia’s recent large-scale strikes on Ukraine and directed his ire at Russian President Vladimir Putin, who he said he’s “not happy” with. Trump spoke to reporters shortly before boarding Air Force One on Sunday and responded to the significant escalation by Putin in the Ukraine war,