During the Q&A session following a meeting between Donald Trump and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Trump was asked if he still trusted Vladimir Putin. His response was, “I’ll let you know in about a month.”
In the same session, Trump also stated that NATO countries should shoot down Russian drones if they enter their airspace. This marks a significant departure from his usual stance, where he often suggested that Russia might have made a mistake flying into certain areas.
The question remains: what does giving Putin another month actually achieve? How many extensions does the Russian leader get?
When asked, “Mr. President, do you think that NATO countries should shoot down Russian aircraft if they enter their airspace?” Trump replied, “Yes, I do.”
Later, when asked, “Mr. President, any update on your talk with President Putin? Do you still trust him?” Trump responded, “I’ll let you know in about a month from now, okay?”
It seems Putin is not engaging in serious peace talks, yet Trump appears willing to grant him another month, then perhaps two weeks, then a week, and then another month, citing that their talks have been positive. This ongoing cycle raises concerns about accountability and progress.
When will the press do its job and hold these discussions to account?
https://crooksandliars.com/2025/09/trump-gives-putin-month-instead-two-weeks