President Donald Trump has expressed significant frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the stalled peace negotiations concerning Ukraine. In a recent interview, Trump stated he was "very angry" about Putin's comments suggesting the installation of new leadership in Ukraine, which would sideline President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Trump emphasized that such remarks hinder the peace process, stating, "New leadership in Ukraine means you're not going to have a deal for a long time." ​

In response to the impasse, Trump has threatened to impose "secondary tariffs" on Russian oil exports if a ceasefire cannot be reached. He warned that any country purchasing oil from Russia would be barred from doing business in the U.S., underscoring his administration's commitment to ending the conflict.

These developments come amid continued violence in Ukraine, with recent Russian drone attacks in Kharkiv resulting in civilian casualties and damage to infrastructure.