Kremlin Says Threat Is 'Existential' After Trump Likens Ukraine War To 'Two Kids Fighting In The Park'

President Trump likened the Ukraine war to children fighting, suggesting letting them fight before intervening. Kremlin spokesman Peskov countered that for Russia, the conflict is an existential matter concerning national security and the future. Trump expressed optimism about ending the bloodshed in Ukraine during a meeting with the German Chancellor. He also mentioned being unhappy about recent escalations, such as drone attacks. Trump revealed his Ukraine strategy involves a two-hour call with Putin before Merz arrived. Trump's approach involved letting them "fight like children in a park" before pulling them apart. Trump has delayed another round of anti-Russia sanctions, aiming to keep peace negotiations viable. A bipartisan bill proposing a 500% tariff on imports from countries buying Russian oil was delayed at Trump's request. Republican Senator Roger Wicker confirmed Trump asked to delay the vote on the Russia sanctions bill.