Trump is still trying to understand Putin's intentions

Trump stated this while speaking to reporters at the White House.

We'll find out if he's trying to trick us or not. And if he is, we'll react a little differently. But it'll take about a week and a half to two weeks. We have Mr. Witkoff, who's doing a phenomenal job right now and working very hard with them. It seems like they want to do something. But until the document is signed, I can't tell you.

Donald Trump

President of the United States

The president said he did not impose sanctions against Russia because he "didn't want to ruin the deal."

Let me say that I am much tougher than the people you are talking about, but you have to know when to use it. If I think it could hurt the deal, it is not my war. It is Biden, Zelensky and Putin's war. It is not Trump's war.

Trump added that he is ready for a trilateral meeting with Zelensky and Putin.

At the same time, he again stated that he was "very disappointed" by the massive shelling of Ukraine that took place last weekend.

I can say that I am very disappointed with what happened a few nights ago, when people were killed in the middle of what you call negotiations. I am very disappointed with this. Very, very disappointed.