Honestly, this is almost part of a ritual now. Earlier, he even called Zelenskyy a dictator. Once, Trump was similarly 'very disappointed' with Putin (not just once, by the way). And then everything came full circle — there will be another statement, another emotional gesture, a new round of pressure.Trump has his own tradition — to emotionally mark a situation not because it has truly changed, but because he needs to emphasize himself. His 'disappointment' is not about the substance of the process, not about finding solutions, not about strategy. It's a way of saying: "I am the center of attention, and therefore I define the framework of the game."What does this mean for Ukraine?"First. Pressure will continue and even intensify. Because that's how Trump works — through emotional markers, through public signals, by presenting himself as a 'superman' for whom even a Nobel Prize is not enough. Therefore, another statement should hardly be perceived as a verdict or a sign that 'all is lost.'"Second. There's no need to fall into depression with every one of his 'disappointments.' Too many people interpret Trump's emotional words as a political earthquake. But this has happened before — today he might slam the door, and tomorrow he might open it with a smile. This was the case with Zelenskyy, and it was the case with Putin. Although, it must be admitted — we are indeed now in the most sensitive episode of confrontation with Russia.But as long as we are alive, we can still change the course of events and influence them. We are currently in an environment where we will have to act. As a friend of mine used to say, you have to play with the circumstances. Ukraine is not for the first time going through similar 'emotional storm warnings.' The main thing here is not to agree to become food at a table where 'great countries' believe they can order anyone they want from the menu. This is precisely what the so-called 'quick peace' entails.SourceAbout the author. Viktor Shlinchak, Chairman of the Board of the Institute of World Policy.The editorial board does not always share the opinions expressed by blog authors.