US President Donald Trump, speaking at the White House, discussed recent events, including the Ukrainian President’s letter to the Russian President and the latter’s rejection of a meeting proposal. Trump expressed openness to direct talks between the two countries without American mediators, stating that he believes the conflict can be resolved.
Trump attributed the conflict to his predecessor, Joe Biden, claiming that the war would not have started during his presidency. He expressed satisfaction with the potential progress in resolving the situation. Meanwhile, a drone offensive between Russia and Ukraine persists, with a recent attack in the St. Petersburg region during an economic forum attended by Vladimir Putin.
Russian authorities reported intercepting numerous Ukrainian drones, with St. Petersburg being a primary target. The city’s officials urged residents to remain indoors due to the ongoing drone attacks. The offensive extends beyond St. Petersburg, with multiple drone interceptions reported across Russia, including incidents near Moscow and other key locations.
