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President Trump acknowledged that Russia will retaliate against Ukraine in a summary of a call with Russian President Putin.
The tone was very: A man’s gotta do what a man’s gotta do.
“President Putin did say, and very strongly, that he will have to respond to the recent attacks on the airfields.”
What President Trump didn’t say was that whatever Russia destroys in Ukraine, the U.S. will replace because weapons shipments to Ukraine have not stopped, despite the U.S. insistence on peace talks.
President Putin also had a call with Pope Leo on Wednesday. During the call, Pope Leo reportedly urged Russia to take meaningful steps toward ending the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and humanitarian support, including facilitating aid and prisoner exchange.
In response, Putin claimed Ukraine was escalating the war and conducting sabotage, labeling such acts as terrorism. He reiterated Russia’s demand for Ukraine’s neutrality and an end to NATO’s eastward expansion.
In response to this, Ukrainian President Zelensky proposed a ceasefire until a meeting with President Putin can be reached.