Donald Trumpplayed the strongman in a Saturdayinterview.

This could represent a shift in the presidents relationship with Putin which previously had been one of adoration.

Russia and Ukraine peace negotiations took place last week over three days in Saudi Arabia.

Trump Says He Is ‘Very Angry’ and ‘Pissed Off’ at Putin Over Ukraine

Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on March 28, 2025.Saul Loeb/Getty Images

But former Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell questioned whether the deal would be good for the U.S. Discussing the peace negotiations, Zelenskysaidthat Putin is not ready for direct talks.

Ive never been afraid; its just Putin wanting war.

What can a man who wants war say at peace talks?

Putin isnt the only one at risk of drawing the presidents ire.

And it will be bombing the likes of which they have never seen before.