Overview

• Donald Trump criticized Vladimir Putin during an NBC interview, calling recent remarks by the Russian President 'not going in the right direction.'
• Trump expressed anger over Putin questioning his credibility and described himself as 'pissed off' by the comments.
• The U.S. President threatened secondary tariffs on Russian oil, ranging from 25 to 50 percent, if no progress is made in Ukraine peace negotiations.
• Trump plans to speak with Putin later this week, signaling potential further developments in the ongoing diplomatic efforts.
• No official responses have been issued by the governments of Russia or Ukraine regarding Trump's latest comments and proposed measures.