When asked, 'Do you think NATO countries should shoot down Russian aircraft if they enter their airspace? On being questioned about his current trust in Russian President Vladimir Putin, Trump said, 'I'll let you know in about a month.' The brief exchange took place during Trump's meeting with Zelenskyy, highlighting the escalating geopolitical tensions. Following the meeting, Zelenskyy described his interaction with the US President as positive. Russian President Vladimir Putin, however, had cautioned that he would not tolerate Western troops being stationed in Ukraine.