Excessive expectations cause Trump's "disappointment" on war with Ukraine, Putin says

TRT Global ^ | 8/1/2025 | Staff

[marcusmaximus]

Russian President Vladimir Putin has responded to US President Donald Trump’s remarks expressing “disappointment” over stalled progress on Ukraine, calling for realistic expectations and a return to diplomacy.

“Disappointments stem from excessive expectations,” Putin said on Friday during a press briefing in Valaam. “Approaching problem-solving peacefully requires thorough discussions, either publicly or discreetly through negotiations.”

[pierrem15]

They haven't taken Pokrovsk.

The Ukrainians today allowed 3 armored vehicles and their crews to enter Chasiv Yar, where they were then hit by drones and artillery after dismounting.

They're using the same technique in multiple places.

[Alberta's Child]

It would seem that the conflict has wasted a considerable amount of Trump's time, not entirely to our advantage or profit.

Thanks. I rest my case. LOL.