US President Donald Trump expressed strong criticism towards Russian President Vladimir Putin, showing deep dissatisfaction with their recent discussion on the conflict in Ukraine. He described the situation as unfavorable, stating his unhappiness with the call and accusing Putin of having a desire to continue causing harm. Trump emphasized the severity of the situation, mentioning Putin's alleged intention to persist in violence. He hinted at the possibility of imposing further sanctions on Russia, indicating that sanctions were a topic frequently addressed in their conversations. Trump also mentioned that Putin seemed aware of the potential for additional sanctions.

Despite previous criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Trump characterized a recent call with him as strategic. The two leaders reportedly discussed enhancing Ukraine's air defense capabilities following a significant missile and drone attack by Russia, the largest since the conflict began over three years ago. Zelenskyy mentioned that they had agreed to collaborate on strengthening air defenses. In another diplomatic exchange, Trump conversed with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz regarding the potential deployment of US-made Patriot interceptor missiles to Ukraine. While no final decision had been made, Trump acknowledged Merz's belief in the necessity of protecting Ukraine.