President Trump Calls for End to Ukraine War, Criticizes Putin, Declines to Specify Response to Escalation

President Donald Trump has commented on the ongoing war in Ukraine, emphasizing the high human toll and expressing a desire for the conflict to end. He criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin, stating that despite Putin's outward niceness, it is ultimately meaningless given the situation. Trump acknowledged that many people are dying in the war but declined to specify how far he would be willing to go if Putin escalates the conflict further, particularly in response to potential increased bombings. When pressed on the extent of U.S. intervention, Trump responded, "Don't ask me a question like that," indicating a preference to focus on settling the war rather than escalating military involvement.