Trump says U.S. has gotten 'nothing' from Ukraine other than 'high diesel,' urging deal

President Donald Trump pressed Ukraine on Tuesday to reach an agreement with Russia, telling reporters in the Oval Office that "it's time." The push adds to the strain on his relationship with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, which has deteriorated once more, according to the Associated Press, as carried by PBS NewsHour.

Trump said he wants Zelenskyy to strike a deal and argued that American aid to Ukraine has produced nothing in return except grief, death and heavy financial loss. He warned that if no agreement comes together, he expects a very bad outcome, though he did not spell out what that would involve.

The president also asserted that Europe is losing patience with the war. The Associated Press notes, however, that European nations have been working to make up for any reduction in supplies from Washington. Separately, the coverage mentions that Zelenskyy recently said an early warning system for Russian missile attacks resumed working following a call with Rubio. In the same appearance, Trump declined for now to commit to backing Vance as a presidential candidate in 2028.

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