U.S. President Donald Trump has urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to prioritize ending the war in Ukraine rather than testing new nuclear capable missiles, following Moscow’s announcement of a successful test of the Burevestnik nuclear powered cruise missile.

Speaking to reporters during a campaign stop, Trump criticized the test, calling it “a dangerous distraction” and insisting that global efforts should focus on restoring peace in Eastern Europe.

“Instead of showing off new weapons, Putin should be showing leadership by stopping the war,” Trump said. “The world has had enough of destruction it’s time for peace.”

Putin revealed last week that Russia had successfully tested the Burevestnik, a missile with theoretical unlimited range powered by a small nuclear reactor. Western defense analysts have questioned the weapon’s viability and raised environmental concerns about its development.

Trump’s comments come amid growing international pressure for a diplomatic solution to the nearly three-year conflict, which has claimed tens of thousands of lives and displaced millions since Russia’s invasion in 2022.