Trump Supports Ukraine, Denies Friendship with Putin, Warns of Sanctions Deadline on Russia and Ukraine

US President Donald Trump expressed support for Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict with Russia, emphasizing his desire to stop the killing. He stated that he is "with Ukraine" and wants peace to prevail. Trump also addressed his relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin, asserting that he is "friends with no one — not even Putin." Regarding sanctions, Trump indicated that he has a deadline in mind for imposing sanctions and warned that they could be applied to both Russia and Ukraine if peace talks fail. He described the war in Ukraine as "two young children fighting like crazy in a park" and suggested that the US would be very tough if Russia crosses the line. However, he avoided directly confirming whether he would increase pressure on the Kremlin.