Overview

• President Donald Trump said Vladimir Putin "let me down" on ending Russia’s war in Ukraine and questioned his ability to sway the Russian leader.
• Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov described Trump’s stance as emotional yet understandable and said the United States still shows the will to pursue a settlement.
• Peskov asserted that Putin remains prepared for a diplomatic resolution and claimed Kyiv and European governments are obstructing progress.
• Trump said he spoke with China’s Xi Jinping and believes Beijing will "work with us to help," adding that his administration is working hard to get the conflict settled.
• Trump has signaled potential new sanctions on Russia but said further steps depend on European partners curbing purchases of Russian oil, and he remarked the U.S. is "making money" as others buy American equipment.