Trump grows increasingly frustrated as missile strikes and drone attacks continue – The Telegraph
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Over the past few weeks, Ukraine and Russia have agreed at least to a partial ceasefire, yet missile strikes and drone attacks continue. This, in turn, frustrates US President Donald Trump, The Telegraph reports.
Today, another round of talks between the US and Russia will take place in Saudi Arabia. A day earlier, Trump's Special Envoy stated that Washington is optimistic that this meeting could pave the way for a full ceasefire.
However, the Kremlin downplayed expectations, saying that the meeting is "just beginning," "difficult negotiations" are expected, and the parties are "only at the beginning of this path." In particular, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov's warning came less than a week after Russia rejected Trump's proposal for a full 30-day ceasefire, agreeing only to a partial one.
Ukraine and Europe have expressed concern that Russia is delaying to buy time on the battlefield, which is likely to frustrate Trump, who promised to end the war quickly.
Sources close to the US President indicated on Sunday that Trump is willing to wait for a favorable deal. However, some said that the White House chief is increasingly frustrated by the missile and drone attacks that continue despite both sides' promise to implement a partial truce.
"He (Trump - ed.) will be disappointed if they (Ukraine and Russia - ed.) continue bombing infrastructure, infrastructure facilities, and energy," said a source close to the administration.
People close to the President say that the White House remains calm and that it is necessary to "trust the process."
Talks in Saudi Arabia and Washington's plan for war in Ukraine
Yesterday, a meeting took place in Saudi Arabia between US and Ukrainian delegations. According to Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, the discussions included proposals for securing energy and infrastructure facilities.
Before this, The New York Times reported that the meeting in Riyadh would last two days. On Sunday, talks would be held between the US and Ukraine (with the possibility of additional discussions the following day), and on Monday, between Washington and Moscow.
The goal of the current meetings is to agree on the details of a possible partial ceasefire. This includes refraining from strikes on the energy sector and ensuring safe navigation in the Black Sea. This, in turn, could become a step toward a full ceasefire.
As for the timeline, according to Bloomberg, the US intends to reach a truce agreement between Russia and Ukraine by April 20. However, the White House does not rule out that the timeframe may shift.
