Trump lashes out at Putin in emotional two-word rebuke as Ukraine peace talks collapse

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Trump lashes out at Putin in emotional two-word rebuke as Ukraine peace talks collapse

 
By KATELYN CARALLE, SENIOR U.S. POLITICAL REPORTER IN WASHINGTON, D.C.

Published: 10:41 EDT, 30 March 2025 | Updated: 11:52 EDT, 30 March 2025



Donald Trump went on a tirade against Russian President Vladimir Putin during an early morning phone call on Sunday.

The president repeatedly said he is 'pissed off' at Putin for questioning Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's credibility and legitimacy after he insisted this week the war torn country needs new leadership.

Trump's seemingly-full-throated defense of Ukraine and its leader comes after he previously was critical of Zelensky and claimed he was 'sick' of handling the war and aiding Kyiv.

Speaking with NBC host Kristen Welker, Trump is now warning Russia it could face a new round of harsh economic sanctions for the flub in peace negotiations.

He said this would include a tariff of between 25 and 50 percent on oil from Russia, as well as a warning to other countries that if they do buy oil from Russia, 'you can't do business in the United States.'

Trump on Wednesday will unveil new rounds of tariffs that he says are part of a so-called 'Liberation Day' with an aim for the U.S. to stop relying on other countries and bring back business to the home land.

Meanwhile, the U.S. is leading peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine in the ongoing Eastern European war – and while it appeared to be heading in the direction for a deal, that might have fallen apart this week.

'If we're in the midst of a negotiation, you could say that I was very angry, pissed off, when Putin said yesterday that – you know, when Putin started getting into Zelenskyy's credibility, because that's not going in the right location, you understand?' Trump told the Meet the Press host.

'What he wanted – and I mean, he thought, you know, started talking about new leadership,' he added. 'But new leadership means you're not gonna have a deal for a long time, right?'

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[Kamaji]

Aww, a lover's tiff.

[catfish1957]

Trump has in his toolbox of negotiation options of the ability to take oil down to $40/bbl

That will destroy Russia, and maybe Iran....... and Putin knows it.

Anyone in the mood for $1.80 a gallon gas again? 

[Canuck Conservative]

As predictable as the sunrise.

You can't make a psychopath act like a normal human being.

Trump should have known any effort to deal normally with this monster would be a waste of time.

[catfish1957]

Aww, a lover's tiff.

What you and Zellinski?

[Kamaji]

What you and Zellinski?

Wow.  What a substantive comment.

[catfish1957]

As predictable as the sunrise.

You can't make a psychopath act like a normal human being.

Trump should have known any effort to deal normally with this monster would be a waste of time.

Not going to argue that point, but Trump holds Pocket Aces, while Putin is sitting on a hand praying for a river card hoping for an inside straight.

Best case or worst case scenario based on side, if Trump took my advice.

Apr 2025- Putin outright for second time refuses terms for cease fire

May 2025- Trump negotiates with the Saudi's to force OPEC to drop benchmark crude $5/bbl per month till it reaches $50 (Presently about $70/bbl)

May 2025- Trump endorses EU funding support of Ukraine, sanctions toward Russia are maximized

May 2025- EO, encouraging E and P, and Refining operations, with a tax holiday for all production volume above '24 averages.

Jun 2025- EO, Any and all government subsidies for any form or fashion for EV's is discontinued. 

July-Aug  2025- EU and US economy starts seeing significant economic improvement due to  overall reduced transportation, and supply chain cost.

Sep 2025- Benchmark crude now is now hovering at about $50/bbl.  Putin is having trouble funding his army, even to the point of rations, much less munitions

Oct 2025- Rouble fully collapses as a currency on the world exchanges in fabulous Zimbawe style.

Nov-Dec 2025 Russian army is now cutoff from Russia, and carnage begins, or more hopefully besieged.

Jan 2026- Putin is toppled, possibly by violent means. 

Jan 2026- Unequivocal surrender by Russia.  New provincial government created.

The rub along the way might be Putin's desperation might make him temp nukes.  But as long as we can keep the military aspects to a minimum, this might be avoided.