Who will Trump talk to before Aug 2025?
Predictions wonder if Putin or Zelensky will have the next call.
Kremlin Freeze
Trump recently spoke with both Ukraine’s Zelensky and Russia’s Putin in attempts to end the bitter European war. It has seemed for months that Trump was only cutting Russia slack, but those days might be finished. What matters is tough posturing and power moves behind closed doors. Has the shine finally worn off of Putin for Trump?
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Allies on Alert, Cables Burning
After months of strategic leaks and mixed signals, Trump’s talk about Putin finally hit maximum hostility. In his July 8 Cabinet meeting, Trump made his frustration clear: “Putin has thrown a lot of ‘bullshit’ at the United States.” This time, the anger isn’t just for show. Trump is seriously weighing new, punishing sanctions with Congress waiting for his green light. Senate Majority Leader Thune and Secretary of State Rubio both say it’s Trump’s call. Those sanctions would slap tariffs on and block companies helping Russia’s energy industry.