Putin Warns Trump of Russia's Response to Ukrainian Attack on Warplanes

Former President Donald Trump revealed on Wednesday that he engaged in a lengthy phone discussion with Russian President Vladimir Putin concerning escalating hostilities between Russia and Ukraine. The call reportedly lasted approximately one hour and 15 minutes, during which both leaders addressed recent acts of aggression, including a Ukrainian attack targeting Russian warplanes stationed at airfields.

In a detailed message posted to his social media platform, Trump emphasized that the exchange covered more than just the incident at the airfields. "We discussed the attack on Russia’s docked airplanes, by Ukraine, and also various other attacks that have been taking place by both sides," he stated, suggesting a wide-ranging conversation about the ongoing conflict and its potential ramifications for regional stability.

Despite describing the dialogue as "good," Trump cautioned that it was not a breakthrough moment for peace between the two nations. "It was a good conversation, but not a conversation that will lead to immediate Peace," he wrote. He further relayed Putin’s position, indicating that the Russian president expressed strong intent to respond decisively to the airbase assault. According to Trump, Putin made it clear that Russia would be compelled to retaliate for the recent attack on the airfields.

The timing of this high-level communication comes amid intensifying clashes and mounting concerns over the risk of broader confrontation in Eastern Europe. As both Moscow and Kyiv continue to exchange accusations and ramp up military operations, world leaders and observers are closely monitoring any signals of deescalation or further escalation from key players.

This story continues to develop as additional details emerge regarding the outcomes of the Trump-Putin conversation and the next steps by Russian forces in response to the Ukrainian attacks.