Donald Trump announced yesterday 9/7 from the NATO Summit the holding of a telephone communication with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, however, the relevant contact never took place due to the responsibility of the American side...
And this is because the provocative things that the American president added - during his same statements from the NATO Summit in Ankara - about the conflict in Ukraine constituted an unbelievable bluff that blew up in his own hands.
Or at least that is how the Kremlin perceived it.
The... crowning achievement of the American provocation was Trump's commitment to Zelensky to close the airspace of Ukraine with an American... guarantee, namely with American military means.
At this point the Russians, not only decided that the phone call between the two presidents is empty of meaning, but began to speak even about a direct nuclear conflict between Moscow and Washington.
Subsequently, on 9/7 the spokesperson for President Putin, Dmitry Peskov explained the reasons for not holding the telephone communication attributing it to a reluctance on Trump's part.
However, the exact decryption of the position of the Russian spokesperson, within the framework of the events of recent days, uncovers a different truth and witnesses the fact that the patience of the Kremlin was exhausted against American opportunism...
Behind the words... the Kremlin revealed: "Trump blew up the conversation with Putin"
It is noted, that on July 8, the American President Donald Trump announced his intention to converse again by telephone with Vladimir Putin.
The Kremlin reported that the conversation has not taken place yet.
Commenting on the developments, Dmitry Peskov, press spokesperson for the Russian president, emphasized that the Russian leader is open to dialogue.
The telephone communication between the Russian President Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump, which the American leader had previously mentioned, has not yet taken place, according to Dmitry Peskov, press spokesperson for the Russian president.
Additionally, the spokesperson of the Kremlin commented on the statements of Trump regarding a possible "closing of the skies" over Ukraine and his remarks about strikes on Russian infrastructure.
Dmitry Peskov argued that Donald Trump did not call Vladimir Putin because he was... busy after the talks in Ankara.
However, the spokesperson of the Kremlin noted that the Russian leader is open to communication.
"President Putin is always willing to speak. They have a truly constructive dialogue, despite whatever differences may exist.
So far, no one has called.
President Putin is open to dialogue", stated Dmitry Peskov.
Earlier, the American President Donald Trump, in a meeting with the Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky, stated that he expects to hold a telephone conversation with the Russian President Vladimir Putin on the same day, July 8.
Peskov: Closing the airspace of Ukraine means total war NATO - Russia
Dmitry Peskov also commented on the statement of Trump that the USA could secure the "closing of the airspace" over Ukraine.
The press spokesperson for the president noted that such a topic had not been previously discussed.
"These are new statements. There have been no such statements in the past. No one has previously discussed the issue of closing the skies", stated the spokesperson of the Kremlin.
According to Dmitry Peskov, the implementation of such a scenario would mean the involvement of the armed forces of NATO in operations on Ukrainian territory.
"Exactly against this is the special military operation being conducted. This must be understood", emphasized the press spokesperson for the president.
He added that Moscow still needs to analyze the new statements from the American side.
"Trump is making a fatal mistake that involves the USA in a direct conflict with Russia"
Commenting on the words of Trump that the strikes of the Ukrainian Armed Forces on Russian infrastructure could bring the end of the conflict, Dmitry Peskov stated that the American authorities are making a big mistake.
"We see certain delusions in the administration of the White House, delusions that through escalation, through military pressure, it is possible to facilitate a peaceful settlement – this is a mistaken judgment", he said.
According to the spokesperson of the Kremlin, further escalation could lead to an extension of the special military operation.
He also admitted that if such a scenario unfolds, it may become necessary to create a larger safety zone (buffer zone) on Ukrainian territory.
"Putin will explain to Trump that... he does not know what he is saying"
In his turn, Vladimir Dzhabarov, first vice-chairman of the Committee on International Affairs of the Federation Council, commented on the statement of Trump about a possible "closing of the skies" over Ukraine in his interview with Gazeta.Ru.
"We will have to see what will happen after his conversation with our president. I believe that our president will explain to him in a clear way that such statements are unacceptable under any circumstances", stated the Russian senator.
According to Vladimir Dzhabarov, the statements of the American leader for a quick resolution of the conflict should be treated with calmness for now.
The senator recalled that Donald Trump made many promises, including those that concerned the conflictual relationship with Iran.
However, according to the senator, the battles have resumed since then.
The... barren pre-announcement of Trump for a telephone communication with Vladimir Putin
It is recalled, that during his meeting with the Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky, the president of the United States Donald Trump announced his intention to communicate today, July 8, with the Russian president Vladimir Putin.
"We will have negotiations today", stated the leader of the White House, referring to his upcoming communication with the Russian side.
It is recalled that on July 5, Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump had a telephone conversation lasting nearly 90 minutes, during which they discussed Ukraine, Iran, as well as future contacts between Moscow and Washington.
According to the advisor to the Russian president, Yuri Ushakov, Putin mentioned during his conversation with his American counterpart that the Russian armed forces will recapture all fortified positions of the Ukrainian troops in Donbass, regardless of how much Kyiv will try to maintain them.
The Russian president reportedly also pointed out to his American counterpart, according to the Russian side, the "false reports" from Ukraine and its European allies regarding the situation on the battlefield.
As he argued, "the Russian armed forces are advancing with confidence, liberating one populated area after another".
Then, the president of the USA characterized his telephone communication with the Russian president as "very good", estimating that the United States and Russia are "already close to completing this process", referring to the conflict in Ukraine.
Anger in Russia over the "closing of the airspace over Ukraine" - They speak even about a direct nuclear conflict
Since yesterday 8/7, anger prevails in Russia with the statements of Donald Trump from the NATO Summit about American involvement in closing the airspace over Ukraine, as, as Russian officials emphasize, something like that would mean the direct participation of the USA in a war "with the use of the most dangerous type of weapon, the most strategic"...
"I believe that Trump simply does not understand what the closing of the airspace of Ukraine is. This is war, undoubtedly. If they close the airspace, for us this means that there will be war. If Trump does not understand, I think the military will explain it to him quickly. This will not be a war between Ukraine and Russia. This will be a war with the use of the most dangerous type of weapon, the most strategic", emphasized relatively Vladimir Dzhabarov, first vice-chairman of the Committee on International Affairs of the Council of the Russian Federation.
"Closing of the skies means: Ukrainian drones, go ahead and bomb Russian targets, but the Russian armed forces and missiles must never fly over Ukrainian territory, so that everything is destroyed upon approach", added the Russian parliamentarian.
It is noted that, the American president earlier, left open the possibility that Washington would contribute to the protection of the airspace of Ukraine, provided this is deemed necessary within the framework of future security guarantees of NATO toward the regime of Kyiv..
From his side, the head of the State Department, Marco Rubio, pre-announced that the USA will help the Ukrainians to launch strikes deep into Russian territories.
As it becomes understood the relevant statements of the American officials not only "kill" definitively the so-called Spirit of Alaska but also introduce the Ukrainian conflict into its most critical phase of escalation.
And in this it appears, that the USA will perform a leading role...
Bomb warning to Trump from Russia: "Air means of the USA in Kyiv will mean total nuclear war"
A possible closing of the airspace over Ukraine on behalf of the United States would mean war, but the American President Donald Trump does not understand this, pointed out meaningfully Vladimir Dzhabarov, first vice-chairman of the Committee on International Affairs of the Federation Council, with his statements to the Russian media Lenta.ru on 8/7.
Donald Trump admitted previously that Washington could secure the closing of the airspace over Ukraine if needed.
"I believe that Trump simply does not understand what this is. This is war, undoubtedly. If they close the airspace over Ukraine, for us this means that there will be war. If Trump does not understand, I think the military will explain it to him quickly. This will not be a war between Ukraine and Russia. This will be a war with the use of the most dangerous type of weapon, the most strategic", stated Vladimir Dzhabarov.
The senator underlined that the closing of the skies means that Ukraine will be able to attack Russian targets, while Russian missiles will be destroyed before they can approach them.
"They have... stuffed him with nonsense the Europeans, Trump does not understand what he is saying"
"Closing of the skies means: Ukrainian drones, go ahead and bomb Russian targets, but the Russian armed forces and missiles must never fly over Ukrainian territory, so that everything is destroyed upon approach", explained Vladimir Dzhabarov.
According to the senator, Donald Trump could have made such a statement under the influence of the situation at the NATO summit.
"I think he said this under the influence of the very situation at the NATO summit. Apparently, his European allies had stuffed him with so much bullshit that he decided to play their game. I do not think this is a realistic option. He is not even going to mention it again soon. This is war, and everyone knows what it means to close the airspace of a country", added Vladimir Dzhabarov.
It had been previously reported that Europe is considering the possibility of creating a "de facto ceasefire" in Ukraine with the use of an American "air shield" that will reinforce air defense and will close the skies for drones.
Unbelievable pre-announcement by Trump: "The USA will guarantee the closing of the airspace of Kyiv"
The United States will grant Ukraine licenses for the production of the anti-aircraft missile system MIM-104 Patriot, added the president of the USA Donald Trump during a joint press conference with the Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky, on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara.
At the same time, the American president left open the possibility that Washington would contribute to the protection of the airspace of Ukraine, provided this is deemed necessary within the framework of future security guarantees of NATO toward the regime of Kyiv..
It is noted, that the president of the USA made the relevant statement during the same joint interview with the Ukrainian president in Turkey.
Answering a question from a journalist regarding whether the United States could proceed to a closing of the Ukrainian airspace within the framework of future security guarantees, the American president answered that he would do it "provided it was necessary".
Earlier it had become known that European countries are considering the creation of a "de facto ceasefire" in Ukraine, through an American "air shield", which would reinforce Ukrainian air defense and would restrict attacks with unmanned aircraft.
These statements come while discussions continue regarding the future security guarantees toward Kyiv and the role of the United States and European allies in the protection of Ukrainian infrastructure.
Closing the airspace of Ukraine: The big dilemma of NATO
It is recalled, that the discussions for the imposition of a no-fly zone over Ukraine started already from 2022.
Kyiv was asking from its allies such a step from the beginning of the conflict, but NATO was steadily refusing.
The former Secretary General of NATO Jens Stoltenberg had explained the decision citing the responsibility of the member-states to ensure that the escalation will not expand beyond Ukraine.
"This will be even more dangerous, more destructive and will cause more suffering. We have made it clear: we have no intention to fight in Ukraine, whether in the air or on the ground", he had stated.
Despite all this, the dialogue on this topic continues.
Within the climate of the increasing number of drone crashes in European countries, the discussions restarted with new momentum.
For example, in the beginning of July, the presidents of Romania and Estonia, Klaus Iohannis and Alar Karis, argued over the need to close the skies over Ukraine.
Alar Karis stated that Tallinn wants to "do more than what NATO is doing at this moment".
At the same time, Klaus Iohannis noted that the imposition of a no-fly zone cannot be applied in practice, because such a zone can be introduced only by military means.
"We do not wish to create the conditions for an escalation of the military conflict in Ukraine. This position is very clear and Romania has adhered to this position", he added.
Subsequently, in 2025, the New York Times wrote that the establishment of a no-fly zone over Ukraine would pose a dilemma for NATO.
The inability of the allies of Kyiv to deal with the Russian drones would demonstrate the weakness of the alliance across the world, while the interception of Russian drones with expensive missiles would quickly exhaust its stockpiles.
Terrible escalation - Rubio: "The USA will help the Ukrainians to launch strikes deep into Russian territories"
The United States will help Ukraine to carry out strikes at a depth within Russia, stated a little later, on a similar wavelength, the Secretary of State of the USA Marco Rubio, according to the American network CNN.
"We are discussing the ability of Ukraine to strike deep inside Russia, so that Moscow perceives how difficult it is to defend its airspace", mentioned the American Secretary of State.
The American official added that Washington is considering the possibility to support Kyiv in the implementation of such a capability.
This statement comes amid discussions between the United States and Ukraine regarding the military support that Washington can provide, as Kyiv seeks the reinforcement of its capabilities for strikes against strategic targets in Russia.
The developments are expected to cause new reactions from Moscow, which has repeatedly warned that the use of Western weapons for attacks deep into Russian territory could lead to further escalation of the conflict.
The Trump bomb that enraged the Russians: The USA approved strikes by Ukraine on Russian refineries
It is noted, that earlier the president of the United States, Donald Trump, approved the Ukrainian attacks against Russian infrastructure, during his meeting with the Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky on the sidelines of the NATO Summit on 8/7.
"This is an escalation, but it is an escalation that can help end the conflict", stated Trump, referring to the attacks of Ukraine against Russian energy facilities.
During the meeting, the American president also argued that progress has been made in the efforts to resolve the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
As he mentioned, Washington has recorded significant diplomatic progress in recent weeks.
Shortly before the summit, it had become known that Ukraine rejected the 28-point peace plan that the American president had proposed, asking for more favorable terms.
Kyiv is now expected to seek the negotiation of new terms, in light of the developments on the front, while it is not considering at present the possibility of a direct meeting with Russia for a diplomatic settlement.
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