WASHINGTON, June 4, 2025 - U.S. ex-President Donald Trump announced on social media today that he had spoken by phone for more than an hour with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. He described the call as "good," but added that it did not mean immediate hope for peace.
According to Trump's statement, one of the main topics of conversation was Sunday's Ukrainian drone offensive, during which Russian military airports were attacked. The drones reportedly damaged several aircraft parked on Russian territory. According to Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin should have responded very strongly to the incident and made it clear that Russia was preparing to retaliate.
"Putin was very decisive. He stated that Russia will have to respond," Trump wrote without elaborating further. Whether specific military operations are planned is not yet known.
While the current US administration, led by President Joe Biden, continues to support Ukraine militarily and financially, Trump has long advocated for negotiations, claiming that he would be able to end the conflict quickly if he returned to the White House. Today's phone call can thus be seen as part of his election strategy and a showcase of international influence.
The Kremlin has not yet officially commented on the conversation. Russian media sources say Moscow welcomes diplomatic contacts but considers attacks on its territory unacceptable.
Tensions between the West and Russia are thus further rising after the weekend's events. Moscow's response to the attacks remains a question for the coming days.
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