US EditionTrump says Putin, in phone call, vowed Russian response to Ukraine airfield attack, casts doubt on peace deal
- On Wednesday, U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke by phone for an hour and 15 minutes, addressing the situation in Ukraine and broader regional concerns.
- The call occurred after Ukraine carried out a drone strike on Russian military airfields over the weekend, which Putin warned he would respond to with a strong reaction, while Trump acknowledged that no immediate resolution to the conflict was expected.
- Trump also said they discussed Iran's nuclear program, with Putin indicating willingness to join talks, but Iran is reportedly delaying decisions on nuclear weapons.
- Ukraine reported that its drone attacks impacted dozens of Russian planes at air bases, among them long-range bombers, while Russia condemned the strikes as acts of terrorism and insisted that Kyiv pull back from the four regions Moscow claims to have annexed.
- The conversation reflected ongoing conflict with no ceasefire, as Zelensky dismissed Russia's proposals and called for direct talks, while international efforts continue to seek resolution.
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