Russia-Ukraine War

Trump Says His Patience With Putin Is ‘Running Out Fast’

Trump said that he was prepared to issue new sanctions against the Russian banking and oil sectors, as well as tariffs on nations that purchase oil from Russia.
Trump Says His Patience With Putin Is ‘Running Out Fast’
President Donald Trump speaks to reporters after stepping off Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, Md., on Sept. 7, 2025. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images
Andrew Thornebrooke
Andrew Thornebrooke
National Security Correspondent
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U.S. President Donald Trump has said that he is losing patience with Russian President Vladimir Putin and could issue new tariffs and sanctions to compel the Russian leader to enter cease-fire negotiations with Ukraine.

Trump said that his patience with Putin’s refusal to participate in peace talks with Ukraine was “running out and running out fast,” during an interview with Fox News’ “Fox and Friends” on Sep. 12.

Andrew Thornebrooke
Andrew Thornebrooke
National Security Correspondent
Andrew Thornebrooke is a national security correspondent for The Epoch Times covering China-related issues with a focus on defense, military affairs, and national security. He holds a master's in military history from Norwich University.
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