Russia Responds After Trump Claims He Threatened to Bomb Moscow
In a surprising turn of events, Russia has responded to a leaked audio tape in which former President Donald Trump allegedly claimed he threatened to “bomb the sh*t out of Moscow” if Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine.
The remarks, reported by CNN, appear to mark a dramatic shift in Trump’s previously cordial stance toward the Russian leader.
📞 Trump’s Bold Warning to Putin
According to the leaked audio from a 2024 campaign fundraiser, Trump described a tense exchange with Putin:
“With Putin, I said, ‘If you go into Ukraine, I’m going to bomb the sh*t out of Moscow. I’m telling you I have no choice,’” Trump reportedly told donors.
“And then [Putin] goes, like, ‘I don’t believe you.’ But he believed me 10%.”
Trump also claimed to have made similar threats to Chinese President Xi Jinping over the Taiwan issue, suggesting he would bomb Beijing if China launched an invasion. According to Trump, the tough talk helped avoid conflict:
“He thought I was crazy… and we never had a problem.”
These statements were first detailed in the book 2024 by reporters Josh Dawsey, Tyler Pager, and Isaac Arnsdorf, who obtained the audio recordings.
🇷🇺 The Kremlin Responds
Russia didn’t remain silent. On Wednesday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov addressed the claims, according to state news agency TASS and Newsweek.
“There were no telephone conversations then,” Peskov said, referring to the time after Trump left office.
“Whether this is fake or not, we also do not know… There are a lot of fakes now. Often, there are many more fakes than true information.”
Peskov did not confirm nor deny the contents of the tape, but emphasized that no official contact occurred between Putin and Trump during the timeframe in question, casting doubt on whether such a conversation ever happened.
🇺🇸 A Changing Relationship
Trump’s relationship with Vladimir Putin has long drawn scrutiny. Early in his presidency, Trump was often criticized for being too lenient with Russia.
He even claimed in 2019 that he “trusted Putin” and believed the Russian president “wanted peace.”
But with Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine—and its ongoing war into 2025—Trump’s tone has shifted dramatically.
Speaking about the stalled peace negotiations, Trump recently stated:
“I’m not happy with Putin. I’m very unhappy with them.”
His comments suggest a tougher stance on Russia, even as details remain murky around the alleged threats.
🧠 What’s Next?
While the authenticity of the audio recording has not been officially verified by the Trump campaign, its publication has added tension to already fragile U.S.–Russia relations.
It also raises new questions about Trump’s diplomatic style and how it could influence future global policies if he returns to office.
The story continues to evolve, with both fact-checkers and international analysts closely monitoring further statements from Washington and Moscow.
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