"He understands that it may be coming, he is a professional," Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One, following a call with the Russian leader on Thursday.
In reference to the conversation, the Kremlin said Russia would prefer to achieve its objectives in Ukraine by political and diplomatic means, but stressed this would not stop its ongoing "special military operation."
Trump also said he had spoken on Friday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and discussed the potential delivery of US.-made Patriot air defence systems to Kyiv, amid renewed Russian missile attacks.
Earlier this week, the White House announced a temporary suspension of certain missile deliveries to Ukraine, citing domestic priorities.
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Source: Reuters, IAR