Trump ‘disappointed’ with conversation with Russian President Putin
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Russia pummels Kyiv with drones and missiles after Putin-Trump call
Russian forces pummeled Ukraine with 539 drones and 11 missiles, with the “main direction of the strike” targeting Kyiv. That barrage surpassed the previous record, made Sunday, when Moscow hit Ukraine with a total of 537 missiles and drones. Ukraine’s emergency services said that fires broke out in two districts of the capital and falling debris caused damage in others. Trump said that he was “very disappointed” in his conversation with Putin on Thursday and that he did not think that the Russian leader wanted a ceasefire or an end to the three-year-old conflict.
“The first air raid alerts in our cities and regions yesterday began to blare” shortly after Trump spoke to Putin by telephone, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky wrote on social media. “It was a brutal, sleepless night.”
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He added that Ukrainian forces had begun to use interceptor drones, which destroyed “dozens” of Russian drones.
Trump said that he was “very disappointed” in his conversation with Putin on Thursday and that he did not think that the Russian leader wanted a ceasefire or an end to the three-year-old conflict.
“I don’t think he’s there,” Trump told reporters. “I don’t think he’s looking to stop.”
Trump said that he would speak by telephone to Zelensky on Friday morning, U.S. time.
Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha described it as an “absolutely horrible and sleepless night in Kyiv. One of the worst so far. Hundreds of Russian drones and ballistic missiles rained down on the Ukrainian capital,” in a statement on X. “Putin clearly shows his complete disregard for the United States and everyone who has called for an end to the war.”
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He called for additional sanctions on Russia “without delay,” and that Ukraine “be provided with all necessary means to defend itself.”
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This week the U.S. announced that it was reviewing its weapons supplies and pausing the delivery of several key weapons systems promised by the previous administration, including air defense.
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said on Telegram that 23 people were injured in the attack, 14 of whom were hospitalized. Ukraine’s emergency services said that fires broke out in two districts of the capital and falling debris caused damage in others.
“Russia again staged a night of terror in Kyiv: shelling of civilians, civilian objects,” Ukraine’s Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko said on Telegram, posting photos of the fires. “Residential buildings, educational, medical, and transport infrastructure suffered.”
Trump Disappointed By Putin’s Ukraine Stance
President of the United States, Barack Obama, spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday. Obama said he was disappointed with the pace of progress in the fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, or ISIS. He said the U.S. was making progress in a number of areas, including Afghanistan, where the conflict is raging.
Speaking to reporters upon returning to Washington from a trip to Iowa, Trump said he plans to speak with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy later on Friday, according to Reuters.
“I’m very disappointed with the conversation I had today with President Putin, because I don’t think he’s ready to stop, and that’s unfortunate,” Trump stated.
Shortly after the call, Ukrainian officials reported a Russian drone strike that ignited a fire in a residential building in a northern suburb of Kyiv – a sign that the conflict continues unabated.
Earlier in the day, Zelenskiy told reporters in Denmark that he hoped to speak with Trump soon regarding the reported pause in US weapons shipments to Ukraine, which came to light earlier this week.
While leaving for Iowa, Trump told reporters that weapons deliveries had not been entirely halted, but criticized President Joe Biden for sending what he described as excessive amounts of military aid to Ukraine, claiming it could weaken US defense capabilities.
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Trump said he would talk to Zelensky today
President Donald Trump confirmed that he plans to hold a phone conversation with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy today. Trump said he was “very disappointed with today’s (July 3 – ed.) conversation with President Putin”
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Tomorrow (Friday, July 4 – ed.) early in the morning I will speak with President Zelenskyy, and yes, I am very disappointed with today’s (July 3 – ed.) conversation with President Putin – Trump told reporters.
Trump and Zelensky to talk on Friday – FT
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Trump stated that during a phone conversation with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, he “made no progress” in reaching a ceasefire agreement.
During yesterday’s phone conversation with Trump, Putin stated that Russia would not abandon “the elimination of all root causes of confrontation that have arisen.”
In addition, Trump claims that the US has not stopped military aid to Ukraine.
Trump warns Putin ‘not looking to stop’ war with Ukraine
Trump warns Putin ‘not looking to stop’ war with Ukraine. ‘I’m disappointed with the conversation I had today with president Putin, I don’t think he’s there,’ he said.
Donald Trump has warned that Vladimir Putin is “not looking to stop” the war with Ukraine following a “disappointing” phone call between the Russian and American leaders.
Speaking to reporters on Thursday (3 July), the US president revealed that a conversation with Putin earlier in the day resulted in no progress to end the fighting.
“I’m disappointed with the conversation I had today with president Putin, I don’t think he’s there. I don’t think he’s looking to stop,” he said.
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Mr Trump added that the conflict is “Biden’s war”, claiming that it “wouldn’t have happened if I was president”.
Hours after the call finished, Russia launched an onslaught of drones and missiles at Kyiv, injuring 23 people.
Trump disappointed with Putin conversation
US President Donald Trump said he does not believe Russian dictator Vladimir Putin intends to stop the war. Trump also said that he plans to talk with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky later.
He told reporters this before leaving Iowa, Fox News reports.
“I’m very disappointed in the conversation I had with President Putin… I’m just saying I don’t think he wants to stop, and that’s too bad,” Trump said.
The US President also said that he plans to talk with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky later.
Recall that on Thursday, July 3, US President Donald Trump and Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin held a conversation that lasted more than an hour. The key topic was ending the war against Ukraine.
Earlier, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin do not have many topics for discussion .
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