Trump Says Putin Will Hit Back At Ukraine For Surprise Drone Attack, Help Iran Nuke Talks

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Trump Says Putin Will Hit Back At Ukraine For Surprise Drone Attack, Help Iran Nuke Talks

1 sourceUpdated Jul 1, 2026

Russia will retaliate in response to Sunday’s surprise Ukrainian drone attacks and indicated willingness to help U.S. negotiators strike a deal with Iran, Russian President Vladimir Putin told President Donald Trump in…

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