U.S. President Donald Trump held a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday, shortly after speaking with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The discussions came amid reports of a drone attack on Putin’s residence in northern Russia, which Moscow claims was carried out by Ukraine—a claim Kyiv strongly denies.
According to the Kremlin, Putin informed Trump about the drone attack, which led Russia to reassess its stance on ongoing peace negotiations. Kremlin foreign policy advisor Yuri Ushakov said Putin reaffirmed his willingness to cooperate with the U.S. on the peace process but emphasized that recent developments required a recalibration of Russia’s position.
The White House described the conversation as “positive.” Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt tweeted that Trump completed a constructive call with Putin regarding the situation in Ukraine.
Earlier in the day, Trump had spoken with Zelensky, as part of ongoing efforts to mediate and support diplomatic progress. The alleged drone attack, reportedly involving 91 drones according to Russian sources, was said to have been neutralized, with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov warning of potential retaliatory measures.
President Zelensky rejected Moscow’s claims as false, calling the accusations a pretext for potential attacks on government buildings in Kyiv. He urged vigilance among Ukrainian citizens, warning that Russia may use such claims to justify further military actions.
Trump, speaking to reporters, expressed anger over the alleged strike on Putin’s residence. “It’s not good. I was very angry when I learned about this from President Putin,” he said, stressing that the timing was inappropriate and could complicate ongoing peace efforts. Trump described his call with Putin as a “very good discussion,” emphasizing that both leaders are tackling difficult issues to resolve the conflict in Ukraine.
