Trump 'Pissed Off' at Putin, Threatens Oil Tariffs Unless Cease-fire Progress

Trump 'Pissed Off' at Putin, Threatens Oil Tariffs Unless Cease-fire Progress
Above: US President Donald Trump steps off Air Force One upon arrival at Morristown Municipal Airport in Morristown, New Jersey, on March 22, 2025. Image copyright: Brendan Smialowski/AFP/Contributor via Getty Images

The Spin

Pro-Trump narrative

Trump did not appreciate Putin's questioning of Zelenskyy's legitimacy when they are supposed to be agreeing to a peace deal. However, Trump has known Putin a long time and is confident that he won't go back on his word — it remains likely that a peace agreement will be reached imminently.

Pro-Russia narrative

Russia remains committed to a peace deal, but that deal must be negotiated and agreed with the legitimate authorities of Ukraine. Negotiating a lasting cease-fire with Zelenskyy would be undemocratic and unacceptable, as his presidential term expired in May last year.

Metaculus Prediction



The Controversies



Establishment split

CRITICAL

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