The U.S. President has claimed that Ukraine’s leadership is slowing progress on a potential peace deal, openly suggesting that Kyiv is less ready to negotiate than Moscow. In a recent interview with Reuters, Donald Trump said that Russia now appears more willing to talk, adding that he believes President Vladimir Putin is “ready to make a deal.” On January 14, Trump repeated that Ukraine is “less ready to make a deal,” signaling clear frustration with President Volodymyr Zelensky and the pace of negotiations. This video breaks down Trump’s remarks, what they reveal about Washington’s pressure on Kyiv, and how these statements could impact future peace talks in the Russia-Ukraine war.