US President Donald Trump says he became “very angry” and “furious” when Russian President Vladimir Putin criticized Ukraine President Volodymyr Zeleskyj’s credibility as leader, reports NBC News.
Donald Trump react strongly to Vladimir Putins Latest statements about Ukraine. The US president says in an interview with NBC News that he became “very angry” and “furious” when the Russian leader questioned Volodyyr zelskkyjs legitimacy.
On Friday, Putin suggested that Ukraine be given a temporary government and demanded that Zelenskyj be dismissed before any peace talks could be initiated, AFP reports.
Warns Russia
Trump’s anger was clear – and he now warns Russia for possible consequences if the country blocks a ceasefire.
– If I think Russia is responsible for not stopping the carnage in Ukraine, then I will impose secondary customs on all Russian oil, he says.
At the same time, Trump leaves an opening for a solution.
– The anger disappears quickly … if he (Putin) is doing the right thing, he says.