Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump says Putin ‘dragging his feet’ amid disagreement over Black Sea truce terms
Donald Trump has said Vladimir Putin appears to be “dragging his feet” over ending his war against Ukraine, amid uncertainty over the terms of a new Black Sea ceasefire.
Earlier on Tuesday the White House said it had secured deals with both Kyiv and Moscow to stop targeting ships in the Black Sea, restoring an agreement to protect key shipping routes.
Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky said the ceasefire would be observed immediately, but Russia then said it would only come into force once certain conditions are met, including the lifting of some sanctions.Mr Zelensky called it the latest example of Mr Putin’s “manipulation” tactics.
Speaking to Newsmax on Tuesday night, Mr Trump said he believes Russia wants to end the war but is hesitating at the crucial moment.”I think that Russia wants to see an end to it, but it could be they’re dragging their feet,” he said.
Mr Trump compared the peace talks to his experience signing real estate deals. “I’ve done it over the years,” he said. “I don’t want to sign a contract. I want to sort of stay in the game, but maybe I don’t want to do it.”
