Overview

• President Donald Trump said Vladimir Putin has disappointed him, accusing the Russian leader of killing a lot of people.
• Trump told reporters he expected ending the war would be easier due to his relationship with Putin and claimed he has resolved seven wars.
• He asserted that Russian soldiers are being killed at a higher rate than Ukrainian soldiers.
• The comments came at a press conference following Trump's state-visit meeting with U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer at Chequers.
• Starmer said the U.K. is working with the U.S. to end the killing in Ukraine and cited the largest attack since the invasion, including unprecedented NATO airspace violations, as the leaders discussed boosting defenses and intensifying pressure for a lasting peace agreement.