Trump and Putin discussed Ukraine's drone attack and Iran. Putin stated Russia will respond. Trump warned peace isn't immediate. They discussed Iran.
Former US President Donald Trump announced a recent "good conversation" with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The call centered around the recent drone attack in Ukraine and discussions regarding Iran.
Following the drone attack deep inside Russia, Trump stated that Putin indicated Russia "will have to respond". The conversation occurred after Ukraine's audacious attack on Russian air bases on June 1.
The two leaders also touched on the topic of Iran. Putin suggested he could potentially play a role in facilitating nuclear talks with the country.
Trump cautioned that the phone call, lasting over an hour, may not "lead to immediate Peace." He previously mentioned a potential two-week deadline for Putin concerning peace efforts in Ukraine.
Trump has previously criticized Putin's actions in Ukraine, stating that the Russian president had gone "absolutely crazy" due to intensified attacks.