Putin to Retaliate for Ukraine Drone Strike, Warns Trump After Hour-Long Call

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:12pm on 04 Jun 2025,Wednesday International

Former US President Donald Trump warned that Russian President Vladimir Putin will retaliate following Ukraine's drone attack on Russian airbases. Trump shared details of their hour-long call, stating Putin was "very strong" about responding. The leaders also discussed Iran’s nuclear program, with Putin offering to assist in negotiations. The Kremlin accused Ukraine of acting like a "terrorist organisation" and disrupting talks. Trump, who recently criticized Putin's aggression, made no mention of his earlier deadline for Russian peace efforts. Meanwhile, Ukrainian officials met US senators in Washington to discuss defense aid, as peace talks with Russia continue to stall. (PC: Getty Images)

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