Trump\u2019s comments came just one day after Russia confirmed it had tested the Burevestnik, a nuclear-capable and nuclear-powered cruise missile<\/p>\n
US President Donald Trump publicly addressed Russian President Vladimir Putin, urging him to focus on ending the war in Ukraine rather than conducting tests of new strategic weapons.<\/p>\n
Trump said Russia\u2019s test was \u201cnot appropriate\u201d while speaking to reporters during his Asia tour.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe ought to get the war (in Ukraine) ended. A war that should have taken one week is now soon in its fourth year. That\u2019s what he ought to do instead of testing missiles,\u201d Trump was quoted as saying.<\/p>\n
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Trump\u2019s comments came just one day after Russia confirmed it had tested the Is Trump done playing nice with Putin?<\/p>\n In August 2025, President Trump sought to bring Russian President Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table in an effort to end the war in Ukraine, now in its fourth year. The two leaders met in Alaska for a summit aimed at achieving peace\u2014a meeting Trump later described as \u201csuccessful.\u201d<\/p>\n However, in the weeks following the meeting, Russia renewed and escalated its attacks on Ukraine, much to Trump\u2019s frustration. In response, the US President issued multiple warnings and ultimatums to Moscow, Putin, and Russia\u2019s trade partners in an effort to push for a ceasefire.<\/p>\n In a clear move to increase leverage, the US government, in its latest attempt, announced The President also introduced a condition for future diplomacy. Ahead of his Asia tour, Trump told reporters that he would not meet with President Vladimir Putin again until a verifiable peace deal to end the Ukraine war is secured.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m going to have to know that we\u2019re going to make a deal. I\u2019m not going to be wasting my time,\u201d Trump stated on Sunday. He acknowledged his long-standing personal dynamic with Putin, but expressed disappointment with the current situation. \u201cI\u2019ve always had a great relationship with Vladimir Putin, but this has been very disappointing,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
\nBurevestnik<\/a>, a nuclear-capable and nuclear-powered cruise missile. The demonstration of the advanced weapon system has heightened global tensions and renewed focus on Russia\u2019s strategic nuclear arsenal.<\/p>\n
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