In a rare criticism of Russian President Vladimir Putin, President Donald Trump posted ‘Vladimir, STOP!’ on Truth Social|kremlin.ru|CC BY 4.0
Russia’s overnight missile and drone strikes on the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, on Thursday, killed over 12 people and injured 90, prompting President Donald Trump to issue a rare rebuke of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Trump posted “Vladimir, STOP!” on Truth Social and added that deadly military attacks were “Not necessary, and very bad timing.”
Trump’s criticism came after Trump slammed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky over rejecting Russia’s claim to Crimea.
The Russian strike came just hours after Trump claimed Russia was ready for a peace deal and suggested Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy was the roadblock. He had earlier said peace negotiations were progressing, placing more pressure on Zelenskyy to come to the table.