President Donald Trump reported a constructive discussion with Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding recent developments in Ukraine and Iran, yet tensions remain high.
Trump Engages in Talks with Putin Over Ukraine and Iran Tensions
Trump Engages in Talks with Putin Over Ukraine and Iran Tensions
US President makes headway amid escalating international conflicts
In a call on Wednesday, President Trump expressed admiration for the dialogue with Putin, where they addressed Ukraine's recent drone assaults and a variety of issues related to Iran’s nuclear ambitions. Trump disclosed that the conversation lasted over an hour and characterized it as a "good conversation." Notably, the discussion comes in the wake of a significant drone attack by Ukraine that targeted Russian airbases known to house nuclear-capable long-range bombers.
While Trump acknowledged that Putin felt "very strongly" about needing to take action in response to the drone strikes, he tempered expectations regarding immediate resolutions. In a social media post, Trump warned that the call would not lead to instant peace, signifying that diplomatic efforts remain fraught with challenges.
This marked the initial dialogue between the two leaders since Ukraine executed an ambitious strike on June 1. Last week, Trump had previously issued a two-week ultimatum to Putin regarding peace negotiations, voicing concerns about Russia's aggressive military tactics and urging a reevaluation of U.S. responses to Moscow's actions in Ukraine. However, his recent statements on Truth Social notably omitted any mention of that deadline.
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While Trump acknowledged that Putin felt "very strongly" about needing to take action in response to the drone strikes, he tempered expectations regarding immediate resolutions. In a social media post, Trump warned that the call would not lead to instant peace, signifying that diplomatic efforts remain fraught with challenges.
This marked the initial dialogue between the two leaders since Ukraine executed an ambitious strike on June 1. Last week, Trump had previously issued a two-week ultimatum to Putin regarding peace negotiations, voicing concerns about Russia's aggressive military tactics and urging a reevaluation of U.S. responses to Moscow's actions in Ukraine. However, his recent statements on Truth Social notably omitted any mention of that deadline.
As the geopolitical landscape continues to evolve, updates on this developing story will be posted regularly. For real-time alerts on breaking news, the BBC News App offers notifications on smartphones and tablets, and users can follow @BBCBreaking for live updates on social media.
