US President Donald Trump has described negotiations with Ukraine as being “more difficult” than those with Russia, signaling a possible shift in Washington’s approach to the ongoing conflict. As Trump pushes for a ceasefire and a final settlement between the two warring nations, his comments suggest growing frustration with Ukrainian leadership, particularly President Vladimir Zelensky, who has been vocal about his security demands.

During a press interaction on March 7, Trump was asked about Russian airstrikes in Ukraine and whether he still believed that Russian President Vladimir Putin sought peace. His response was unequivocal: “I believe him. I think we’re going very well with Russia.”

However, his subsequent remarks caught many by surprise. “I’m finding it more difficult, frankly, to deal with Ukraine. And they don’t have the cards,” Trump stated, emphasizing that despite Ukraine’s weaker position in the conflict, its leadership has been more resistant to negotiation efforts than Moscow.

Trump’s assertion that Russia holds “all the cards” implies that he sees Moscow as having a stronger bargaining position due to its territorial gains and military leverage. While this stance might alienate some of Washington’s closest European allies, it could also pave the way for a more pragmatic approach to conflict resolution.

Trump’s stance on the war has been evolving. Earlier this week, he made a dramatic move by pausing all weapons shipments and restricting intelligence-sharing with Kiev. This decision followed........

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