President Donald Trump shared insights from a recent conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, highlighting tensions surrounding Russia’s response to a significant drone attack by Ukraine. In a lengthy post on Truth Social, Trump reported that Putin emphasized the need for Russia to retaliate against Ukraine’s strikes on its military infrastructure, indicating that immediate peace negotiations are unlikely. Trump elaborated on their discussion, mentioning that they also touched on Iran’s nuclear negotiations, with Putin suggesting he could assist in accelerating these talks.
Putin’s aide, Yuri Ushakov, added that Ukraine’s actions were seen as attempts to hinder peace efforts. He noted that Trump informed Putin that the U.S. had no prior knowledge of Ukraine’s drone attack. Meanwhile, discussions between U.S. officials and Ukrainian representatives are ongoing, emphasizing issues like prisoner exchanges.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that during recent negotiations in Istanbul, Russia issued Ukraine an “ultimatum,” but did not provide a cease-fire agreement. He expressed readiness for meetings with both Putin and Turkey’s President Erdoğan to further discussions.
Despite ongoing diplomatic efforts, the conflict persists, evidenced by continued attacks from both sides, including significant strikes on civilian targets in Ukraine resulting in casualties. Trump has recently voiced dissatisfaction with Putin, a leader he has long claimed to have a positive rapport with, and suggested that the U.S. would soon determine if Putin is genuinely interested in peace. The situation remains fluid, with military operations and negotiations reflecting the complexities of the ongoing war that started in 2022.
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