THE Donald Trump re -criticized the Russian president Vladimir Putinestimating that he does not really want to end the war in Ukraine.
“I am very disappointed, because Vladimir Putin and I had a very good relationship – maybe we still have it – but he really has to settle this conflict,” Donald Trump from the White House said on Tuesday (14.10.2025).
The US president also referred to the growing financial difficulties in Russia: “Gasoline queues are growing, and if it continues, his economy will collapse,” he added, saying that the Kremlin will soon “pay the price” of his strategy.
Attack in Spain and threats to sanctions
In the same context, Trump attacked Spain strongly, accusing Madrid of not increasing her defense spending to 5% of GDP, as Washington demands from her NATO allies.
“I am very unhappy with Spain. It is the only country that did not comply with its commitments. It is a lack of respect for its partners, “Trump said, threatening possible with possible commercial and customs sanctions as retaliation.
Cautiousness against China
As for China, Trump kept a more careful but always suspicious tone.
“We have to be careful with China. I have a great relationship with President Xi Jing, but sometimes tested. Beijing likes to take advantage of others, but it will not be able to exploit us, “he said, on the sidelines of his meeting with Argentine President Javier Miley at the White House.
These statements once again reflect Donald Trump’s hard diplomatic line, now based on economic pressure and strategic determination.
In the Ukraine war, transatlantic tensions and Sino -American competition, the US president seeks to reaffirm the sovereignty of the United States – even if it means to cause allies and opponents.