Putin is making it clear to NATO that Moscow has no plans to back down from its goals in Ukraine, as the Russian president held calls with Trump and Macron this week to discuss everything from the ongoing proxy war, to tensions in the Middle East.
International Relations and Security Analyst Mark Sleboda noted that while the U.S. may be halting some weapons and ammunitions shipments that were set for Ukraine, due to the Pentagon’s concerns about weapons stockpiles, that doesn’t change the fact the U.S. is continuing its support for the proxy war against Russia in other ways, as it also juggles support for Israel and plans for war against China.
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3 July 2025 - Putin and Trump discuss Iran and Ukraine in phone call, Kremlin official says
3 July 2025 - Putin tells Trump he won't back down from goals in Ukraine, Kremlin says
1 July 2025 - Pentagon halts weapons shipment to Ukraine amid concerns over U.S. stockpile
2 July 2025 - Air defense missiles among weaponry US is withholding from Ukraine, AP sources say
1 July 2025 - Putin, Macron discuss Iran, Ukraine in first phone call in nearly three years
2 July 2025 - Ukraine struggles to contain Russian summer advances as US aid stalls
30 June 2025 - Russia has full control of Lugansk republic – governor
29 June 2025 - Russia Masses 50,000 Troops Around Sumy, Putting Ukraine in Precarious Position
3 July 2025 - After ceasefire, Iran is preparing for the long war with Israel
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