Trump claims Putin is spreading “nonsense” about Ukraine.

Trump Calls Out Putin Over Ukraine War

President Donald Trump lashed out at Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, accusing him of spreading “nonsense” about Ukraine and vowing to send more weapons to Kyiv to strengthen its defenses.

Trump’s fiery remarks highlighted his growing frustration with Putin as the war in Ukraine drags into its third year.

“We get a lot of nonsense from Putin, if we’re being honest,” Trump said during a cabinet meeting broadcast live. “He acts friendly, but it ends up meaning nothing.”

US to Ramp Up Military Aid for Kyiv

Trump expressed his disappointment following a recent phone call with Putin, which failed to advance the peace plan he has been promoting since returning to office.

When asked about a proposed Senate bill imposing further sanctions on Russia, Trump said, “I’m seriously considering it.”

The president also confirmed he’s reversing an earlier decision to pause weapons shipments to Ukraine, announcing that more defensive support is on the way.

“Putin’s actions are inhumane. Too many lives are being lost. We’re stepping up and sending defensive weapons,” Trump said.

According to reports, Trump has authorized the delivery of 10 Patriot missile defense systems and instructed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to push for faster weapons production.

Moscow Warns Against US Intervention

While Russia has not officially responded to Trump’s harsh words, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov warned that additional US arms deliveries would only prolong the war.

“Sending more weapons does not align with efforts for a peaceful solution,” Peskov told reporters in Moscow.

In Kyiv, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky welcomed Washington’s renewed support, saying talks on strengthening air defenses will be intensified.

Russia Claims Village in Dnipropetrovsk

Meanwhile, Russia announced it had captured Dachne, a village in Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region. The area, known for its industrial activity, has come under increasing Russian airstrikes in recent weeks.

Ukraine’s military rejected the claim, stating its forces had “repelled” Russian advances in and around Dachne.

Military analyst Oleksiy Kopytko suggested Russia is trying to establish a buffer zone in the region but said, “Our troops continue to hold their positions firmly.”

Trump’s decision to send more weapons marks a shift in US policy and signals heightened tensions with Moscow as the conflict intensifies.