Trump Meets Putin—And Looks Like They’re Wrestling Over a Sleeze of Silence
Picture this: President Donald Trump, never one to shy away from a headache, dials into a 90‑minute ring‑tone with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The goal? To pry a 30‑day ceasefire out of the ongoing war. Spoiler: the Kremlin’s hard‑hat toddlers just threw the proposal back like a bad idea.
What Putin Really Thinks
- “Disaster” is all Trump summoning said Ukrainian official Oleksandr Merezhko called it—no fanfare, no contract, just a spoken “no.”
- Merezhko insists that Putin is so flat‑out uninterested in chatting about peace. “He doesn’t want to negotiate,” he says. “He doesn’t get what compromise actually means.”
- He goes on to point out that the only way to meaningfully influence the Russian leader is with “force” and “sanctions.” Think ice‑breakers for the oil and banking sectors, plus a steady stream of upgraded fire‑power for Ukraine.
Inside the “No‑Negotiation” Instinct
In Merezhko’s words, Putin’s no‑talk policy comes down to a single straightforward tactic:
“You either shell out bullets or you spank their pockets,” he jokes. “Nothing else works.”
So, for now, the top dog in Washington has to play a long game: keep the sanctions tight, keep Russia’s energy tanks empty, and keep the Ukrainian artillery humming.
Where’s the Peace? Where’s the Catch?
The call didn’t just end with a silent “I’m not interested.” It left the audience in disbelief at the sheer elusiveness of friendship across these two boisterous leaders. In short, it was a classic “you’re not getting something from what you want” showdown.
Unless the next round of talks ups the creative envelope—maybe employing a funnier pressure tactic—the war’s inevitable march will continue. For now, the only thing gained is a tale of two presidents refusing to draw on a paper towel.
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Trump’s Menacing Tone
- President Trump has warned Putin that refusing a ceasefire could trigger “devastating” outcomes.
- He also hinted at a “financial” deterrent that would be “very bad for Russia.”
- Despite his hardline stance, Trump claims he’d prefer peace, saying he “doesn’t want to do that… because I want to get peace.”
Russia’s Partial Compliance
While Putin has denied agreeing to a full ceasefire, he pledged the Russian military would halt bombings of Ukraine’s energy facilities for 30 days. He also opened the door to potentially suspending force in the Black Sea.
And Yet, the Nighttide?
Unexpectedly, overnight, the Russian forces hit Ukrainian energy infrastructure—a move that Ukrainian President Zelensky found “different from reality.”
Zelensky slammed Putin for breaking his promise after a call with Trump. Even after Putin allegedly said he “had given the order to stop strikes on Ukrainian energy targets,” 150 drones struck energy and transport sites.
The Kremlin’s Defense
- Spokesman Dmitry Peskov insists there were no orders from “the president” to target energy infrastructure.
- He accuses Kyiv’s regime of a “provocation” aimed at undermining U.S. peace efforts.
- The Kremlin claims Ukraine fired on its own facilities, denying the attacks.
What’s Next?
As all eyes turn back to Trump’s negotiating table, observers are keen to see whether the U.S. will follow through on its pledge to hold hardliners accountable. The world watches the rapidly shifting chessboard of Middle East politics.
