Russia is still presenting itself as ready to seek a political and diplomatic solution to the war in Ukraine, but the mood behind the scenes appears different. According to Iltalehti, Russian President Vladimir Putin seems to have had enough of U.S. President Donald Trump and the negotiations with his administration.

The message highlights how difficult the peace track has remained, even while Moscow publicly insists it wants talks. At the same time, the relationship between Washington and Moscow appears to be hardening, which could make any progress on ending the war in Ukraine even more difficult.