Finnish President Alexander: Trump’s Patience with Putin Wearing Thin Ceasefire Talks Stall

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Trump’s Patience with Putin Wearing Thin as Ceasefire Talks Stall

 

Donald Trump is running out of patience with Vladimir Putin, according to Finnish President Alexander Stubb, who spent the weekend golfing with the former U.S. president in Florida. In an exclusive conversation with Sky News, Stubb revealed that Trump is increasingly frustrated with Russia’s reluctance to commit to a ceasefire in Ukraine.

 

Finland President Alexander Stubb: "[President Trump] is probably the only person in the world who can mediate peace between Ukraine and Russia. Why? Because Putin respects and in many ways fears Donald Trump."

Finland President Alexander Stubb: "[President Trump] is probably the only person in the world who can mediate peace between Ukraine and Russia. Why? Because Putin respects and in many ways fears Donald Trump." pic.twitter.com/fpJ5z8DOqC

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"There was a combination of impatience and a tad of frustration," Stubb noted, clarifying that it had nothing to do with Trump’s golf swing. "We were talking a lot about the ceasefire and the frustrations he had that Russia was not committing to it."

 

 

Stubb's comments add to growing reports that Trump’s stance on Putin is shifting. While he has previously been accused of pressuring Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rather than holding Putin accountable, the Finnish president suggested that the Kremlin’s recent actions are pushing Trump toward distrust.

 

"If there was a pendulum of trust and distrust, certainly Russian activity in the past few weeks has proven that we're moving more towards the distrust side of things," Stubb said.

 

The key sticking point appears to be Putin’s refusal to agree to a proposed 30-day ceasefire. Stubb believes this resistance could result in drastic economic consequences for Russia. He is advocating for significant sanctions if Moscow does not comply, suggesting that a firm deadline be set for Easter.

 

"The US is considering sanctions on Russian oil," Stubb said. "Oil, oil prices, serious caps on oil." He is not alone in calling for tougher action. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, who also joined the golf match, has proposed what he describes as "bone-breaking sanctions" should Russia continue to reject a ceasefire.

 

Sanctions, however, have not historically deterred Russia from military aggression. They failed to prevent the initial invasion of Ukraine and have not reversed it since. Yet Stubb remains convinced that Moscow’s economic situation is nearing a breaking point.

 

"You never underestimate the capacity of Russians to live through discomfort. I mean, that’s what the Soviet Union was really about," Stubb said. "But at the same time, there has to be a wall at some stage. And I think that wall is approaching."

 

The question remains whether Trump, despite his growing impatience, is prepared to take decisive action against Russia. Stubb believes the answer lies in the coming weeks.

 

"I think we need a colossal amount of sanctions on 20 April if the Russians don't abide by the ceasefire," he said.

 

But how confident is Stubb that Trump will follow through?

 

"Fairly confident," he admitted. "More confident than hopeful."

 

Based on a report by Sky News  2025-04-01

 

 

 

 

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Trump got played again same as before and same as it will always be as long as he’s around.one of trump’s problems is he’s incapable of admitting when he’s wrong he can only double down.some negotiator ehh???just pathetic.