• Trump sets a two-week deadline for assessing peace progress between Russia and Ukraine.
• Potential for "massive sanctions or massive tariffs" on Russia looming.
• The Pentagon restricts Ukraine's use of U.S. long-range missiles against Russia.
• Zelensky accuses Russia of avoiding a meeting with Putin to discuss peace.
• Frustration grows in the U.S. over the ongoing conflict and lack of progress.

U.S. President Donald Trump has given Russia and Ukraine a two-week deadline to show progress towards a ceasefire in their ongoing conflict, threatening potential "massive sanctions or massive tariffs" if no resolution is reached. "I'm not happy about anything having to do with that war," Trump remarked following concerns over Russian military actions impacting U.S. interests, including a Russian strike on a factory in Ukraine operated by American interests, according to aa and trtglobal.

Trump's frustration with the stalled peace efforts has grown after his recent summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin, where he expressed doubt about the effectiveness of arranging a meeting between Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He noted, "It's like oil and vinegar, a little bit," commenting on the complex relationship between the two leaders, as reported by Reuters and India Times.

Concurrently, the Pentagon has been restricting Ukraine's use of U.S.-made long-range missiles against Russia, complicating its defense strategy. The approval process for using the Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) is reportedly under the control of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, thereby limiting Kyiv's operational capabilities against Moscow, according to The Jakarta Post and South China Morning Post.

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy expressed frustration at Russia's reluctance to facilitate a potential meeting with Putin, accusing them of dragging their feet on negotiations. "The meeting is one of the components of how to end the war," he said, emphasizing that both leaders' willingness to meet is crucial for any progress, as highlighted in aa and India Times.