But his frustration with Putin has grown. Last week, the president said the United States was taking “a lot of bullshit” from Putin. Today, he authorized a significant shipment of U.S. defensive weapons to Ukraine via NATO and threatened Russia with new tariffs if the war does not end in 50 days.

Lindsey Graham, one of Trump's closest allies, has always been a staunch supporter of Washington's tough stance on Russia and Iran.

President Trump has announced more Patriot missile batteries will be sent to Ukraine and threatened new tariffs on Russia if a peace agreement is not reached soon. His comments came after meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.

I am very disappointed with President Putin,” Trump said July 13. “I thought he was somebody that meant what he said."

US President Donald Trump is disappointed with Russian leader Vladimir Putin due to the lack of progress in peace negotiations regarding the war in Ukraine, Trump stated during a joint press conference with Secretary General Mark Rutte.

U.S. President Donald Trump repeatedly said during his campaign he would be able to end the war between Russia and Ukraine “in 24 hours” upon taking office.

Trump seems to have grown frustrated over Putin's reluctance to sign a ceasefire deal with Kyiv.

If they succeed, Vladimir Putin would be able to claim victory rather than negotiating on Trump’s terms. “Putin will not negotiate as a loser,” one of his longtime associates tells TIME by phone from Moscow.