Russian President Vladimir Putin told U.S. President Donald Trump in a phone call on Wednesday that Russia must respond to recent Ukrainian drone attacks on its nuclear-capable bomber fleet and a deadly bridge bombing. Trump described the 75-minute call as "good" but not leading to immediate peace, noting Putin's strong stance on retaliation and their shared view on Iran's nuclear program.
Putin tells Trump that Russia has to respond to Ukrainian attacks
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Russian President Vladimir Putin told U.S. President Donald Trump in a phone call on Wednesday that Russia must respond to recent Ukrainian drone attacks on its nuclear-capable bomber fleet and a deadly bridge bombing. Trump described the 75-minute call as "good" but not leading to immediate peace, noting Putin's strong stance on retaliation and their shared view on Iran's nuclear program.
Trending- 1 Recent weeks: Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian bomber fleet and bridge bombing
- 2 Wednesday (June 4, 2025): Phone call between Putin and Trump
- 3 Before Putin spoke: Other Russian officials said military options were 'on the table'
- Increased tensions in the Russia-Ukraine conflict
- potential for Russian retaliation
- ongoing diplomatic discussions between Russia and the U.S.
- risk of escalation
What: Russian President Vladimir Putin informed U.S. President Donald Trump of Russia's intent to respond to Ukrainian attacks.
When: Wednesday (June 4, 2025). Recent weeks for Russian aerial attacks.
Where: Phone call between leaders; attacks occurred in Russia and Ukraine.
Why: Ukraine attacked Russia's nuclear-capable bomber fleet and a bridge, which Putin views as acts of terror against civilians, necessitating a response.
How: Putin conveyed his stance to Trump during a phone call, stating that Ukraine's leaders do not want peace and that Russia must retaliate for the attacks.