U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that negotiating with Ukraine has proven more difficult than with Russia, as he seeks a resolution to the ongoing war. He claimed that the U.S. is making “good progress” with Moscow and suggested that working with the Kremlin may be easier than dealing with Kyiv.
Trump has suspended military aid and intelligence-sharing with Ukraine, raising concerns among NATO allies. This move came after he publicly criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, accusing him of showing “disrespect” toward the U.S.
Meanwhile, Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. Additionally, the U.S. has temporarily restricted Ukraine’s access to satellite images provided by Maxar Technologies, a key resource for Ukrainian military intelligence.
Despite these measures, Trump expressed concerns over Russia’s intensified strikes, hinting at possible new sanctions and tariffs against Moscow. However, he questioned whether Ukraine is truly willing to negotiate peace.
Zelensky, despite the tensions, has reiterated Ukraine’s readiness for talks and expressed hope for productive discussions. U.S. officials are set to travel to Saudi Arabia to continue negotiations with Ukrainian representatives.
