'It's not the right time' - Trump on pushing Putin towards ceasefire: Video

U.S. President Donald Trump suggested on Thursday that it was not yet the moment to pressure Russian President Vladimir Putin into a ceasefire in Ukraine, signalling that he would only act when he considered the timing appropriate.

Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One after wrapping up his second state visit to the United Kingdom, Trump was asked whether he would push for a truce. “It doesn’t feel like it. But at the right time. If I have to do it, it’ll be harsh,” he replied.

Trump also weighed in on discussions with British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, who has been outspoken about Europe’s reliance on Russian energy despite the war. “He rightfully said that I caught Europe. You know, NATO countries, EU countries, you can call it either way because they’re very similar. But then I caught them buying oil from Russia. And he said that’s not good."