Trump Calls On Russia ‘To Get Moving’ On Peace Deal: ‘Too Many People Are Dying’
President Donald Trump is urging Russia to take immediate steps toward securing a peace deal to end the brutal war in Ukraine, warning that the bloodshed has gone on far too long. “Russia has to get moving,” Trump said in a statement this week. “Too many people are dying—thousands a week—in a terrible and senseless war. A war that never should have happened, and wouldn’t have happened if I were President.”
The remarks come as Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, visits St. Petersburg for high-level talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Witkoff’s visit marks his third trip to Russia this year and signals the administration’s serious push to restart peace negotiations and bring an end to the conflict that has devastated Ukraine and destabilized global energy markets.
Despite earlier diplomatic efforts that led to a partial ceasefire on energy infrastructure, Russia has resumed missile attacks and announced plans to conscript an additional 160,000 troops—an alarming sign that Putin may be preparing for a prolonged campaign. Trump has made it clear that such actions are unacceptable and counterproductive to any serious negotiation.
“I’m very disappointed,” Trump said privately, reacting to recent statements by Putin that questioned the legitimacy and credibility of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. “This kind of rhetoric only makes peace more difficult and continues to put innocent lives at risk.”
In response to Russia’s delay tactics and continued aggression, the Trump administration is now considering additional economic pressure—specifically, the imposition of secondary tariffs on Russian oil exports. The goal: tighten the screws on Moscow and force meaningful engagement at the negotiating table.
Trump has maintained from day one that the war in Ukraine never would have started under his leadership, and he’s now working to put an end to it from a position of strength. Unlike the previous administration’s passive stance, Trump is actively using diplomatic channels, energy leverage, and strategic tariffs to press for a resolution that prioritizes peace without surrendering American leadership on the global stage.
Critics may question whether Putin is truly ready for peace, but Trump’s team believes that continued diplomatic engagement—backed by real consequences—remains the best path forward.
The administration’s strategy is clear: end the war through forceful diplomacy, restore global stability, and ensure that the United States leads the way in resolving the world’s most dangerous conflicts—not by writing blank checks, but by using power responsibly and effectively.
The coming weeks will be a critical test of whether Russia is willing to engage in good-faith negotiations or continue down a path of destruction. Trump is making it clear: the clock is ticking, and the world is watching.