Trump intends to engage in conversation with Putin in the near future.

US President Donald Trump has announced that his administration is ready to move to the second stage of sanctions against Russia in response to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The announcement was made during a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Trump expressed his dissatisfaction with the development of the war.

In a statement following the call, Trump stated, "I am not happy with anything related to this war." He went on to say that the US is prepared to take further action against Russia, although the specifics of the second stage of sanctions have yet to be specified.

The conflict in Ukraine, which has been ongoing for several years, has had a significant impact on politics and energy policy in Germany, and a peace settlement is expected in the coming days by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. However, Trump's announcement suggests that a resolution may not be imminent.

Trump also mentioned that European leaders will visit the United States at the beginning of this week. He believes that the visit of European leaders will help in resolving the Russia-Ukraine issue, and Europe's help is considered necessary by the US in resolving the conflict.

The attack on Kyiv, as mentioned in the statement, is not seen as a signal that Russia wants to end the war diplomatically, according to Kellogg. The US is suggesting that it has the capability to cripple Russia's economy if necessary.

Despite the ongoing conflict, Trump remains optimistic about resolving the situation between Russia and Ukraine. He stated, "I will resolve the situation between Russia and Ukraine within the next few days."

The exact nature of the second stage of sanctions against Russia remains unclear, and it is uncertain how the visit of European leaders will impact the resolution of the conflict. However, the announcement by Trump serves as a reminder of the ongoing tension between the US and Russia over the Ukraine conflict.