The Kremlin says Russian President Vladimir Putin has told US President Donald Trump that Ukrainian drone attacks are disrupting efforts to negotiate an end to the war. Moscow claims the strikes are undermining diplomatic progress and making a potential peace agreement more difficult to achieve.
According to the Russian side, Putin raised the issue during his communication with Trump, arguing that Kyiv’s military actions were complicating attempts to move negotiations forward.
The claims come as Washington continues efforts to broker a settlement between Russia and Ukraine. The US has been seeking a path toward ending the conflict, but major disagreements between Moscow and Kyiv remain unresolved.
The reported exchange highlights the challenges facing diplomatic efforts, as military operations continue alongside discussions about a possible ceasefire or broader peace agreement.
However, Moscow’s account of the conversation and its claims about the impact of Ukrainian drone attacks should be treated as statements from the Russian side. The circumstances surrounding the alleged disruption have not been independently established.
With both countries maintaining sharply different positions, progress toward an agreement remains uncertain. The coming weeks will be important in determining whether diplomatic engagement can overcome continuing military tensions and bring the two sides closer to a negotiated settlement.
