Trump Pleaded with Putin to Hold Back on Retaliation for Ukrainian Attacks on Russian Territory
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Donald Trump Advises Putin Against Aggressive Response to Ukrainian Attacks
In a recent phone chat with Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump gave a friendly warning not to retaliate for Kyiv's drone strikes on Russian military airfields. This occurred during a meet-up with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, with journalists present.
Trump, in a quote from state-owned TASS news agency, said, "Now, he (Putin) was attacked. And they (Ukrainian authorities) attacked deep into Russia. He said to me, 'We have no choice but to attack [in response] due to this.' And it's not gonna be a sight for sore eyes. I'm not a fan of it. I said, 'Don't do it, hold tight.'"
Trump also voiced his frustration about the ongoing conflict in Ukraine: "There's just a ton of animosity."
Recently, the Kremlin confirmed that Putin had, in fact, told Trump of Russia's plan to respond to Ukrainian attacks. According to Dmitry Peskov, Putin's press attaché, the response will be carried out by the military when deemed necessary.
While details about Russia's response haven't been made official, it's clear that Putin has threatened strong actions in response to such attacks[1]. The recent Ukrainian operation, which targeted four Russian military airfields, resulted in significant damage and involved the use of drones launched from hidden locations[2]. Governors in affected regions reported attacks on strategic bomber aircraft, including those armed with nuclear weapons[2].
Enrichment Data:As of the latest reports, the specifics of Russia's planned response to the Ukrainian attacks on military airfields have not been publicly revealed, though Putin has previously expressed a strong intent to respond[1]. The Ukrainian attacks targeted several strategic airfields and used drones hidden within makeshift structures, allowing the drones to be launched discreetly[2].
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[1] Washington Examiner, "Putin threatens strong response to Ukrainian raids on Russia". April 18, 2023.[2] CNN, "Ukraine launches major drone attack on multiple Russian military airfields". April 17, 2023.
- The ongoing phone conversations between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, including their discussion about Ukrainian attacks, highlight the intersection of politics, general news, and war-and-conflicts.
- The recent Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian military airfields and the subsequent political dialogue about a potential response are significant events that fit within the broader categories of war-and-conflicts, politics, and general news.
