Trump Calls Out Putin’s “Lies” on Ukraine, Promises More Weapons to Kyiv Amid Rising Tensions

President Trump speaking at the White House, where he sharply criticized Vladimir Putin over the Ukraine war and confirmed new weapons support to Kyiv.

In a rare moment of blunt candor, former U.S. President Donald Trump launched a fierce verbal assault on Russian President Vladimir Putin during a live cabinet meeting held at the White House on Tuesday, 8th July 2025. Trump, who recently returned to office after a controversial second-term victory, described Putin’s recent statements regarding the war in Ukraine as “bullshit,” signaling deepening frustration with the Kremlin’s handling of the more than three-year-long conflict.

Trump’s comments mark a significant shift from his previously conciliatory tone toward Putin and suggest an evolving strategy from Washington regarding support for Ukraine. With the Russian invasion showing no signs of slowing down and Kyiv facing one of the most intense missile barrages of the war, Trump’s new rhetoric has reignited debates around U.S. foreign policy and the balance of power in Eastern Europe.
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Speaking to reporters and members of his administration in the televised cabinet meeting, Trump did not hold back.

“We get a lot of bullshit thrown at us by Putin, if you want to know the truth,” Trump said, visibly irritated. “He’s very nice all the time, but it turns out to be meaningless.”

This sharp rebuke came days after Trump held a phone call with Putin, which reportedly failed to make any headway on securing a long-promised peace agreement in Ukraine. According to White House aides, Trump was “visibly frustrated” after the call, complaining that Putin was “stalling for time” and “spinning propaganda” to justify continued aggression.

“Putin is not treating human beings right. He’s killing too many people. So we’re sending some defensive weapons and I’ve approved that,” Trump added.

Trump’s comments come just days after a dramatic policy reversal. Following global backlash to an earlier announcement that Washington would suspend certain weapons shipments to Kyiv, Trump now says the U.S. will step up military aid to the embattled Ukrainian government.
According to reports, the Trump administration has approved the immediate shipment of 10 Patriot missile defense systems to Ukraine. These high-tech interceptors are capable of neutralizing incoming ballistic missiles and drones, a vital need for Ukraine as Russian aerial assaults grow more intense.
In addition to these missile systems, Trump has also directed the Pentagon to increase its cooperation with defense contractors.

“We have to step them up, Pete,” Trump said to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth during the cabinet session. “Let them make it at a much higher rate.”

The president’s direct push to scale up arms manufacturing highlights the urgency with which the U.S. now views the Ukraine conflict, after what many described as a period of ambiguity in policy direction.

Kremlin Responds: Weapons Will "Prolong the War"
While Moscow has not officially reacted to Trump’s sharp language, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov did respond to the U.S. decision to resume arms shipments to Ukraine. In a press briefing on Tuesday, Peskov said that such moves “only serve to prolong the conflict.”

“It is obvious of course that these actions probably do not align with attempts to promote a peaceful resolution,” Peskov was quoted as saying by Russian news agencies.

Kremlin officials have long accused the United States of fueling the war, a narrative that resonates within Russian state media and serves as justification for continued military aggression.
However, critics argue that Russia’s persistent attacks and territorial ambitions make peace talks difficult, if not impossible, without significant military pressure.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky welcomed Trump’s renewed commitment to military support. In a televised statement, Zelensky said that Kyiv would intensify its discussions with the U.S. regarding air defense strategies.

“We now have the necessary political statements and decisions, and they must be implemented as soon as possible to protect our people,” Zelensky declared.

With Patriot missile systems on the way and diplomatic channels open again, Ukrainian officials say they are cautiously optimistic, but they know the road ahead remains treacherous.
While the international spotlight focused on Washington and Moscow, fierce fighting raged on the ground in Ukraine. On Monday, Russian forces claimed they had captured the village of Dachne in central Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region, an industrial area rich in minerals and critical infrastructure.
If true, this marks the first time Russia has officially claimed control of territory in Dnipropetrovsk, a region not included among the five Ukrainian areas Moscow has previously declared as part of its territory: Donetsk, Kherson, Lugansk, Zaporizhzhia, and Crimea.
Ukrainian forces, however, dispute these claims. Military officials in Kyiv stated that their troops had repelled Russian advances in and around Dachne and that no permanent occupation had been confirmed.
Ukrainian military analyst Oleksiy Kopytko described the situation as “difficult,” warning that Russia may be attempting to establish a buffer zone or supply corridor in the region.

“Our troops are holding their ground quite steadily,” Kopytko said in an interview with AFP. “But this is a region of strategic importance, and Russia is throwing a lot of resources into taking it.

In a related escalation, Russian forces launched a new wave of drone and missile attacks across Ukraine, including targeted strikes on military recruitment centers. These assaults are seen as a direct attempt to weaken Ukraine’s ability to replenish its armed forces.
At the same time, Ukrainian drones struck back, targeting what Kyiv described as a Russian ammunition factory in the Moscow region, another indication that Ukraine’s drone warfare capability continues to evolve.
These tit-for-tat attacks have become a grim hallmark of the war, with both sides locked in a deadly exchange of technology and firepower.
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Trump’s public rebuke of Putin and the decision to send more weapons to Ukraine signal a pivotal moment in U.S.-Russia relations. Analysts say the shift could have wide-ranging consequences not just for the war in Ukraine, but also for global diplomatic alignments.
Many European leaders have welcomed the tougher tone from Washington, viewing it as essential to containing Russian aggression. However, some remain skeptical of Trump’s long-term commitment, given his history of unpredictable foreign policy decisions.
Domestically, Trump’s remarks have also sparked renewed debate among American lawmakers, particularly in Congress, where a bipartisan group of senators is pushing forward legislation that would expand sanctions against Russia. When asked about this proposed bill, Trump said:

“I’m looking at it very strongly.”

Whether this translates into concrete legislative action remains to be seen, but the message is clear: the U.S. may be moving toward a more assertive posture in Eastern Europe.
The war in Ukraine is entering a potentially new phase. With U.S. military aid flowing again and rhetorical tensions between Washington and Moscow rising, both allies and adversaries are watching closely. Trump’s comments, though controversial in their language, reflect a growing international consensus that Russia’s actions must be checked and that Ukraine deserves the means to defend itself.
As more weapons head to the front lines and diplomatic maneuvering continues behind closed doors, the coming months could prove decisive. For now, one thing is certain: the world is once again holding its breath as two powerful leaders, Trump and Putin, clash not only in words but also in global strategy.

By PrimeLineInfo