Trump Warns Putin of 'Serious Consequences' Over Ukraine

US President Donald Trump had a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, warning him about the consequences of the ongoing attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure. This was reported by a high-ranking White House official.

Trump's warning came after Russia intensified its strikes on Ukrainian power plants and other energy facilities in recent weeks. These attacks have led to widespread power outages across the country, leaving millions of Ukrainians without light and heat in the face of the approaching winter.

According to the White House official, Trump made it clear to Putin that such actions are unacceptable and could lead to "serious consequences." Although it was not specified what kind of consequences were in question, it was noted that the United States is considering all possible options to support Ukraine and deter Russia.

During the conversation, Trump emphasized the unwavering US position on Ukraine's territorial integrity and sovereignty. He once again called on Russia to cease military operations and withdraw its troops from Ukrainian territory.

According to the source, the telephone conversation took place at the initiative of the US and is part of Washington's efforts to increase diplomatic pressure on Moscow. The Trump administration is trying to achieve de-escalation of the conflict and prevent a further humanitarian crisis in Ukraine.

At the same time, some experts are skeptical about the effectiveness of these warnings, noting that Russia has ignored the West's calls in the past. They believe that more concrete and tough steps are needed to deter the Kremlin's actions. Nevertheless, the White House hopes that Trump's direct and frank speech could influence Putin's decisions.