Putin Hails Ukraine Advances, Warns Trump on ‘High Expectations’ Amid Rising Missile Strikes

Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed sweeping gains along the Ukraine frontline and announced increased missile production during a joint briefing with Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko. Amid intensifying Russian strikes, including a deadly missile attack that killed over 30, Putin insisted he still seeks a “lasting” peace. Responding to recent comments by U.S. President Donald Trump, Putin warned against holding “high expectations” for diplomacy. Watch