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According to Trump, Putin seemed to at least give the threat some credence.
According to Trump, Putin seemed to at least give the threat some credence.
Trump Claims He Threatened to Bomb Moscow
US President Donald Trump told donors at a fundraiser, that he once warned Vladimir Putin he would “bomb the sh*t out of Moscow” if Russia invaded Ukraine.
Putin’s Cold Four-Word Response
According to Trump, Putin’s reaction was chillingly dismissive.
After hearing the threat, the Russian president simply replied: “I don’t believe you.”
The blunt response underlined Putin’s skepticism—and possibly his confidence that the US would not follow through.
Trump Thinks Putin Only “Partially” Believed Him
Despite Putin’s terse response, Trump added that he believed the Russian leader gave the threat some weight.
“I think he believed me 10%,” Trump told his audience, suggesting the remark might have at least made Putin hesitate.
Trump Voices Disappointment in Putin
More recently, Trump has been publicly voicing frustration with Putin’s ongoing military campaign.
At a meeting with Israeli delegates, he said Ukraine was being hit “very hard” and added, “I’m not happy with him, I can tell you that much right now.”
Moscow Escalates Attacks on Ukraine
Putin’s forces have intensified their assault on Ukraine, launching some of the largest missile and drone strikes seen since the war began.
“A Lot of Bulls**t” from Putin, Says Trump
Trump’s blunt style continued as he described his past conversations with Putin. Speaking about a recent call, he remarked,
“We get a lot of bulls**t thrown at us by Putin… he’s very nice all the time, but it turns out to be meaningless.”
US Holds Off on New Sanctions—For Now
Although Trump has warned of tougher measures, he has yet to impose new sanctions on Russia’s oil sector.
The delay appears to be a strategic move aimed at encouraging peace talks rather than immediate punishment.
US Military Aid to Ukraine Resumes
After a brief and unexplained pause in arms deliveries, the U.S. has resumed supplying defensive weapons to Ukraine.
The Pentagon faced scrutiny over the delay, but officials insisted the president had been properly consulted.
Pentagon Denies Rogue Action on Aid Pause
Pentagon press secretary Kingsley Wilson defended the Defense Department’s actions, emphasizing that Secretary Pete Hegseth had worked closely with the president to evaluate stockpiles and plan aid logistics.
“This effort was coordinated across government,” she said.
US Points to China’s Role in Russia’s War Effort
Meanwhile, American officials continue to accuse China of supporting Russia’s military industry.
By supplying materials and tech, they argue, Beijing is enabling Moscow to ramp up weapon production—and prolong the conflict in Ukraine.
