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Kremlin Stands Firm on Ukraine Objectives Despite Trump Talks
- On Thursday, July 3, 2025, Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump held a phone call where Putin reaffirmed Russia's intent to achieve its goals in Ukraine without abandoning them.
- This call occurred shortly after the White House announced a temporary suspension of certain US military aid to Ukraine due to depleted supplies, a decision that sparked criticism from senators across party lines.
- Putin expressed preference to resolve the conflict by political and diplomatic means but indicated continuation of military operations while such means remain impossible, and experts say Moscow's position stayed entrenched.
- On the night of July 4, Russia conducted a massive air assault on Ukraine, deploying 539 drones and 11 missiles, which led to fires and injuries; Ukrainian President Zelenskyy described the attack as among the most significant strikes by the enemy.
- The call reinforced Kremlin resistance to ceasefire proposals and highlighted ongoing stalemate, while Ukraine continues to request more Western support to counter Russian advances and pressure Moscow into negotiations.
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Kremlin Stands Firm on Ukraine Objectives Despite Trump Talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin told his US counterpart, Donald Trump, that Moscow would not give up its objectives in Ukraine, dimming White House hopes for a cease-fire in a war now in its fourth year. During a July 3 phone call, Putin told Trump that “Russia will achieve its goals” in Ukraine and “will not abandon” them, according to Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov. Russia is seeking to conquer Ukraine and bring the independent country back into M…
Washington has limited military support to Kiev, allegedly due to a lack of its own supplies.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has given another blow to US President Donald Trump. On Thursday, Trump talked to Putin over the phone about the Russia-Ukraine war, but Russia has made it clear that it will not back down without achieving its targets.
Russian President Vladimir Putin (independent, left) told US President Donald Trump (Republican Party) on Thursday (July 3, 2025) that Russia will not abandon its initial objectives in Ukraine, despite seeking a solution to the conflict. The conversation between the two leaders took place via phone call. During the call, Trump reportedly discussed the possibility of quickly ending the conflict, but Putin refused. According to Reuters, the Russia…
Putin held an extensive call with Donald Trump, during which he reaffirmed that Russia will not abandon its “deep causes” in Ukraine. At the same time, he agreed to continue negotiations and pointed to dialogue as a way to resolve other crises, such as the Middle East and Iran. The Russian President conveyed to his American counterpart that, despite being willing to prolong negotiations with Kiev, he will not give up on the objectives set at the…
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