Trump says Putin, in phone call, vowed Russian response to Ukraine airfield attack, casts doubt on peace deal
- On June 4, U.S. President Donald Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin in a lengthy 75-minute conversation centered on the situations in Ukraine and Iran, with the discussion taking place from Moscow.
- The call followed a recent Ukrainian drone attack on Russian airfields, which Putin said he would strongly respond to amid the more than three-year war.
- Trump reported Putin's firm intent to retaliate and noted their talks covered ongoing attacks by both sides and Iran's stalled nuclear decision-making.
- Trump described the conversation as good but stated it "will not lead to immediate peace," while Putin rejected a ceasefire, fearing Ukraine would rearm.
- The call underscored persistent tensions and deadlock in the Ukraine conflict and regional diplomacy, with retaliation planned and peace talks stalled.
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