Trump on Russia strikes on Kyiv: 'Vladimir, STOP!"
President Donald Trump criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin over missile and drone attacks on Kyiv, calling them unnecessary and badly timed. In a social media post, Trump urged Putin to "STOP" the strikes, a day after blaming Ukraine’s leader for obstructing peace talks.
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- Published Date: 03:37 | 24 April 2025
- Modified Date: 03:38 | 24 April 2025
President Donald Trump turned his criticism on Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday after Russia pounded Kyiv with missiles and drones overnight, saying "Vladimir, STOP!"
"I am not happy with the Russian strikes on KYIV. Not necessary, and very bad timing," Trump wrote in a social media post a day after saying Ukraine's leader was hampering peace talks on ending Russia's war in Ukraine.
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