New Delhi, April 26 -- US President Donald Trump on Saturday (April 26) criticised Russian President Vladimir Putin for escalating missile attacks on civilian areas in Ukraine, questioning whether Putin truly wants to end the war.

Posting on Truth Social, Trump wrote, "There was no reason for Putin to be shooting missiles into civilian areas, cities and towns, over the last few days."

Expressing frustration over the renewed violence, Trump said the attacks made him doubt Putin's intentions: "It makes me think that maybe he doesn't want to stop the war, he's just tapping me along."

Trump also hinted at a tougher response if diplomatic efforts fail, suggesting economic measures could be intensified. "He has to be dealt with differently, ...