On March 7, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump expressed that dealing with Ukraine was proving more challenging than working with Russia as his administration pursued a peace agreement. Speaking at the White House, Trump said, "I`m finding it more difficult, frankly, to deal with Ukraine, and they don`t have the cards." Earlier that day, Trump hinted at imposing major U.S. sanctions on Russia, following a recent pause in aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine. He urged both nations to prioritize peace talks.