– I think that the president is more and more frustrated by the fact that, although he has excellent relationships with Vladimir Putin (during conversations) on the phone, he does not (specific) – he does not lead – admitted Rubio in an interview.
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The Secretary of State added: – The moment has come to act, and the president said it clearly. He loses his patience. He loses his will to keep waiting for the Russian side to do something to end this war.
Trump annoyed by Putin
This is not the first statement of the highest -ranking representatives of the American administration. In previous weeks, Trump repeatedly made it clear that he was annoyed by Putin's inactivity. He also did not rule out taking more decisive steps towards Russia, including the introduction of severe economic sanctions against her.
Trump threatened on July 14 that if within 50 days there is no agreement with Moscow regarding the war in Ukraine, he would announce strict duties towards Russia and restrictions on its trading partners. As informed then, the rate of tariffs applied to Russia can be 100 percent. The American leader also informed that the United States will send Ukraine weapons, for which allies from NATO will pay.
