News Today: Trump warns Russia retaliation over Ukraine drone strike

In an alarming development, former U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a grave warning that Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to retaliate following Ukraine’s large-scale drone assault on Russian airbases. This comes after an intense phone call between the two leaders, which Trump described as “serious and sobering.”

“President Putin did say, and very strongly, that he will have to respond to the recent attack on the airfields,” Trump noted in a public statement.

While Russian officials have not confirmed the claim, earlier reports from Moscow suggested that “all military options are on the table,” signaling a potentially aggressive response.

The drone attacks, reportedly targeting critical infrastructure within Russian territory, have escalated the already tense geopolitical situation between Moscow and Kyiv.

Trump also clarified on social media that despite the lengthy discussion with Putin, which lasted over an hour, it is unlikely to lead to immediate peace. Instead, he emphasized that the call was a “warning” and not a resolution.