Tue Apr 01 01:22:52 UTC 2025: ## Trump Confident Putin Will Uphold Ukraine Peace Deal Despite Past Doubts
**Washington, April 1, 2025** – U.S. President Donald Trump expressed confidence Monday that Russian President Vladimir Putin will honor a deal to end the Ukraine war, despite previously expressing skepticism about Moscow’s commitment. Trump told reporters he believes Putin will “live up to what he told me” and fulfill his part of the agreement.
This statement follows a weekend of conflicting pronouncements from Trump. On Sunday, he criticized both Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for their roles in the ongoing conflict, which has lasted over three years. Trump reportedly voiced anger at Putin for questioning Zelenskyy’s negotiating credibility and calling for new Ukrainian leadership. He also revealed a phone conversation with NBC News journalist Kristen Walker, during which he reportedly threatened tariffs on companies dealing with Russian oil in response to Putin’s actions. Furthermore, Trump warned Zelenskyy that Ukraine would face “big problems” if it backed out of a deal involving mineral rights.
Despite these tensions, the Kremlin confirmed Monday that Putin remains open to speaking with Trump, although no call is currently scheduled. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that they are working on implementing ideas to resolve the Ukrainian conflict, describing the process as “time-consuming.” The conflict continues to be a major focus of international attention, with ongoing negotiations and fluctuating levels of tension between the involved parties.
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