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Updated 5 June 2025 at 01:53 IST

Vladimir Putin Warns Of 'Very Tough' Response To Ukrainian Drone Attack: Donald Trump After Telephonic Conversation

US President Donald Trump says Vladimir Putin warned of a 'very tough' response to Ukraine's drone attack.

Reported by: Abhishek Tiwari
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Vladimir Putin Warns Of 'Very Tough' Response To Ukrainian Drone Attack: Donald Trump After Telephonic Conversation
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Washington: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday revealed the intentions of Russian President Vladimir Putin of a ‘very tough’ response to the Ukrainian drone attack after a telephonic conversation with him. Trump disclosed in his social media post the tense phone conversation with Putin, discussing Ukraine's airfield strike and Iran's nuclear ambitions. According to Trump, Putin strongly indicated Russia would harshly respond to the Ukrainian attack. 

The US President announced that the conversation, which lasted about an hour and 15 minutes, covered various issues, including efforts to end the war in Ukraine and nuclear talks with Iran. The Russian president warned that Russia will not tolerate the Ukrainian attack and is ready to respond to it. The warning from Putin has further increased the tension between Ukraine and Russia.

Donald Trump, meanwhile, said that he understands Putin's concerns and is working on the issue. He said that he is trying to establish peace between Ukraine and Russia.

End To War With Ukraine

Trump stated that Putin "very strongly" suggested Russia would respond to Ukraine's recent airfield attack, which Russia claims damaged several docked aircraft in a drone strike. He called for the need for a conclusion soon, saying, "It was a good conversation, but not a conversation that leads to immediate peace."

The two leaders also discussed Iran's nuclear program, with Putin offering to participate in talks to reach a quick conclusion. Trump expressed concerns about Iran's delay in making a decision on nuclear weapons, stating, "Time is running out on Iran's decision related to nuclear weapons, which should be taken as quickly as possible." He added that Iran should reach a decision soon to make progress in nuclear talks.

Donald Trump said that he discussed with Vladimir Putin the efforts to end the ongoing war in Ukraine. He said that Vladimir Putin indicated that Russia would respond to the airfield attacks. "It was a good conversation, but not a conversation that leads to immediate peace," Trump said. He said that the two leaders shared their views on various issues and stressed the need to conclude soon.

Nuclear Talks With Iran

During the conversation, Trump and Putin also discussed the ongoing nuclear talks with Iran. Donald Trump said that Vladimir Putin offered to participate in the talks and said that he could be helpful in reaching a quick conclusion on the issue. "We also discussed Iran, and the fact that time is running out on Iran's decision related to nuclear weapons, which should be taken as quickly as possible," Trump said. He said that the nuclear talks with Iran are an important issue and need to be concluded soon.

Donald Trump criticised Iran for delaying the deal and said that Iran is moving slowly with its decision on this important matter. He said, "I believe Iran is moving slowly with its decision on this important matter, and we will need a definite answer in a very short time!" He said that Iran should reach a decision soon and make progress in the nuclear talks.

The conversation between Trump and Putin is considered to be important as both leaders shared their views on various issues and stressed the need to reach a conclusion soon. 

Published 4 June 2025 at 22:43 IST