India, Jan. 10 -- US President Donald Trump on Friday played down suggestions that Washington could launch a dramatic operation against Russian President Vladimir Putin similar to the raid that led to the capture of Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro, saying such a move was "not necessary" even as he voiced deep disappointment over the Ukraine war.

Asked about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's cryptic remarks hinting that Putin could be next after Maduro's seizure, Trump told reporters, "I don't think it's going to be necessary. I think we're going to have a - and always had - a great relationship with him."

Speaking during a meeting with top US oil and gas executives, Trump added that he was "very disappointed" the conflict had not yet ...