Putin praises Trump’s leadership but warns US long-range missile supplies to Ukraine will severely damage bilateral ties
Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a dual-edged statement that both praises US President Donald Trump’s leadership style and warns of serious consequences if Washington continues supplying long-range missiles to Ukraine. Speaking at a press briefing in Sochi on October 2, 2025, Putin described Trump as a “pragmatic leader” who understands the limits of escalation,…