Trump Gives Putin a ‘Psychological Deadline’ for Ceasefire

US President Donald Trump said that there is a “psychological deadline” for Russia to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine.

“It’s a psychological deadline,” Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One when asked if there was a set time frame for Russia to strike a deal.

“If I think they’re tapping us along, I will not be happy about it,” he added.

Despite his frustration, Trump dismissed concerns that Moscow was stalling, insisting that he believes Russian leader Vladimir Putin “wants to make a deal.”

However, he shifted his criticism toward Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, suggesting that Kyiv was hesitating on an agreement that would grant the US access to Ukraine’s mineral resources.

“And if he does that, he’s got some problems. Big, big problems,” Trump said.

Earlier, Trump revealed he was “very angry, pissed off” at Putin for suggesting there should be new leadership in Ukraine. He also threatened additional “secondary tariffs” on Russian oil if Moscow failed to negotiate an end to the war.

Finnish President Alexander Stubb, who recently met with Trump, echoed concerns that Washington’s patience with Moscow is wearing thin.

Following his informal meeting with Trump in Florida on March 29, Stubb said he got the impression that “US patience with Russia is running out.”

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Stubb has proposed setting a firm deadline for a ceasefire and discussed with Trump the idea of initiating one by April 20. He also emphasized the need for a strong sanctions mechanism to hold Russia accountable if it refuses to comply.

Trump has repeatedly promised to end the war in Ukraine, and his administration has been engaging with officials from both Kyiv and Moscow to broker a ceasefire.

However, critics argue that Putin has no genuine interest in peace and is merely using negotiations to buy time while making battlefield gains.