Putin Promises Retaliation After Massive Drone Attack: Trump Warns of ‘No Peace in Sight’

A dramatic call between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin has added fuel to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

During an hour and a quarter-long phone call, the Russian president made it clear that the weekend’s Ukrainian drone attack would have serious consequences. “Putin said it very clearly to me – he will react,” Trump said afterward, adding that there “won’t be peace anytime soon.”

Operation Spiderweb: A Devastating Blow

With Operation Spiderweb, Ukraine has sent shockwaves deep into the heart of Russia. Through drone attacks targeting airbases up to 2,670 kilometers from the frontlines, Ukrainian forces managed to destroy or damage a total of 41 Russian fighter planes.

According to Kyiv, this is one of the most extensive offensive operations in the history of the war. The attack has left Moscow not only militarily weakened but also symbolically struck.

Meanwhile, an explosion under the crucial Kerch Bridge between Russia and the annexed Crimea has increased focus on Ukraine’s offensive capabilities.

The attack is broadly interpreted as an open signal that Kyiv is ready to challenge Russia far from the actual warzone.

Putin’s Anger and Trump’s Role

According to the Kremlin, Trump assured Putin that he was unaware of the plans for Operation Spiderweb.

Nevertheless, Putin’s message to Washington and the rest of the West is clear: Russia is considering all military options in response to the attack. “We must not let Russia distort reality,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated in a direct appeal to the international community.

The response from Russia was swift. Overnight, Russian forces fired more than 100 drones and missiles at Ukraine, of which 74 were reportedly shot down by Kyiv.

This is a clear indication that the Kremlin intends to retaliate for the stinging defeat. Russian officials also warn that “all options” are on the table.

As diplomatic solutions seem further away than ever, the world is left with increasing pressure to avoid further escalation.

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