Trump Claims Putin "Should Have Won Ukraine War In 7 Days" While Pursuing Peace Deal

Oct 16, 2025 12:18 pm CST

US President Donald Trump criticized Vladimir Putin's military performance in Ukraine, stating the Russian leader "should have won in one week" but is now in the conflict's fourth year. Trump claimed he nearly brokered a peace deal two months ago despite the "hatred" between Putin and Zelensky, and revealed India has promised to stop purchasing Russian oil. The president also affirmed that NATO allies are collectively increasing pressure to end the war.