President Trump expressed deep frustration with Vladimir Putin following a disappointing phone call. He voiced concerns about Putin's intentions and blamed President Biden for the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, asserting, "This is Biden's war." In contrast, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov attempted to downplay the situation, claiming the leaders were aligned. Shortly after the call, Russia launched a significant missile and drone attack on Ukraine, drawing strong reactions from Ukrainian officials. President Zelensky emphasized the need for intensified pressure on Russia from allies.
President Donald Trump publicly expressed deep frustration with Russian strongman Vladimir Putin after a phone call that left him very disappointed. Trump stated, "I'm very disappointed with the conversation I had today with President Putin, because I don't think he's there. And I'm very disappointed. I'm just saying I don't think he's looking to stop, and that's too bad." He blamed former President Joe Biden for Russia's conflict with Ukraine, remarking, "This is Biden's war. It wouldn't have happened if I were president."
Just hours after the call between Trump and Putin, Russia reportedly launched a record-breaking barrage on Ukraine, firing over 550 drones and missiles, marking the largest assault since the invasion began. Kyiv was the primary target of this coordinated overnight attack, with local officials confirming at least 14 injuries and extensive damage, including to the Polish embassy.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reacted to the strikes by stating that Russia would not change its 'dumb, destructive behavior' unless pressure from allies, particularly the United States, intensified. Trump indicated he would be in contact with Zelensky on Friday morning, suggesting a continued involvement in addressing the ongoing conflict.
Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov sought to downplay the dissonance between the two leaders, claiming they were on the same page. However, Trump's assessment contradicted this, as he described the conversation as having made no progress, stating, "I didn't make any progress with him at all."
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