US President Donald Trump today ruled out quick talks with the Taliban, following a wave of bloody large-scale attacks in the Afghan capital Kabul. <br/><br/>I don't think we are prepared to talk right now, Trump said in washington today, throwing into question Washington's strategy of pushing the group toward the negotiating table. <br/><br/>President Trump condemned the recent spate of violence, saying innocent people are being killed left and right, including children. <br/><br/>Kabul on Monday suffered its third major assault in recent days, as the Taliban and the Islamic State group escalate their offensives.<br/>'<br/>In August Trump concluded a months-long review of America's strategy to win the brutal war in Afghanistan, now entering its 17th year. <br/><br/>The strategy called for an increase in the tempo and intensity of strikes against the Taliban, as well as pressure from Pakistan to deny the group safe haven.<br/>'<br/>The aim is to persuade some Taliban factions to enter talks with the government in Kabul.<br/>' <br/>'''''''<br/>