U.S. President Donald Trump stated his patience with Russian President Vladimir Putin is "running out fast," and promised "tough measures" during the reporting window of September 12th, 2025. Trump, speaking on September 12th, 2025, elaborated on potential "tougher measures" against Putin, which he described as "a strong sanctions hit on banks, along with measures related to oil and tariffs." He also expressed frustration regarding differing stances between Putin and Ukrainian President Zelensky on unspecified actions, noting, "When Putin wanted to do it, Zelensky didn’t. When Zelensky wanted to do it, Putin didn’t. Now Zelensky wants to do it, and Putin is uncertain," according to reports from X. The statements come amid ongoing international tensions and follow earlier reports of Ukrainian drone manufacturers demonstrating successful drone performance and President Trump's comments on a drone incident in Poland. Earlier reports from September 12th, 2025, detailed significant delays at the Kerch Bridge with 1205 vehicles in a queue for manual inspection. Ukrainian Armed Forces were also reported to have advanced north of Andreevka in the Sumy region. Fires at Russia's port of Primorsk were extinguished by 11:44 AM UTC on September 12th, 2025, following drone strikes, with no reported victims or environmental threats.
