Trump Rejects Question Linking Putin's Ukraine Attack to Disrespect

President Trump deflects a Washington Post reporter's inquiry about Russia's aggression during press remarks on Air Force One.

President Trump dismissed a Washington Post reporter's question on whether Russian President Vladimir Putin's continued attacks on Ukraine signal disrespect toward him.
The exchange occurred during a press gaggle on Air Force One after a contentious meeting between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House.
Zelensky criticized Trump's handling of the Ukraine conflict, leading to a heated confrontation that ended with Zelensky being ejected from the Oval Office.
Trump continues to express confidence in achieving peace with Russia, despite ongoing Russian airstrikes that recently killed 11 and injured 40 in Ukraine.
The war in Ukraine, now in its third year, has resulted in nearly 1 million Russian casualties, with conflicting reports on Ukrainian military losses.