Donald Trump announces important statement on Russia amid growing tensions

Friday 11 July 2025 - 11:20

On Thursday, U.S. President Donald Trump hinted at making an "important statement" on Russia this coming Monday, expressing his "disappointment" with President Vladimir Putin’s ongoing decision to continue the war against Ukraine. Trump made these comments in a telephone interview with NBC, although he provided no specifics on the nature of the upcoming declaration.

“I think I will have an important statement to make about Russia on Monday,” Trump said. “I’m disappointed in Russia, but we will see what happens over the next two weeks,” he added, reflecting the ongoing intensification of Russian strikes on Ukraine and the stalled diplomatic efforts.

Earlier this week, Trump accused Putin of making “a lot of nonsense” about Ukraine, while also suggesting that new sanctions against Russia might be imposed. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has repeatedly called for stronger American sanctions against Russia to escalate pressure on the Kremlin.

Although Trump initially pursued a notably close relationship with Moscow at the beginning of his presidency, his recent remarks indicate growing frustration with his Russian counterpart. Putin's unyielding offensive continues, despite widespread calls for a ceasefire.

In addition to his remarks about Russia, Trump also discussed an agreement with NATO that facilitates the transfer of American arms to Ukraine. "We’re sending arms to NATO, and NATO is paying for these weapons, 100%,” Trump stated, referring to the arrangement that allows NATO to redistribute these arms to Ukraine. “The arms that go out go to NATO, and then NATO will give those weapons [to Ukraine], and NATO will pay for those weapons,” he emphasized. The agreement includes the forthcoming delivery of Patriot anti-aircraft defense systems to Ukraine.

Trump's comments come just two weeks after a NATO summit held in the Netherlands, during which the alliance discussed strategic military support for Ukraine. With Russia’s aggression showing no signs of slowing, the U.S. president’s planned statement on Monday could provide further insight into how Washington plans to escalate its efforts to counter Moscow's military actions in Ukraine.