Trump Urges Putin to "STOP!" After Russia's Deadliest Attack on Kyiv in Months

 In a rare public rebuke, former U.S. President Donald Trump has called on Russian President Vladimir Putin to halt military aggression following a devastating missile and drone strike on Kyiv. The overnight assault resulted in at least nine deaths and over 70 injuries, marking the deadliest attack on Ukraine's capital in the past nine months. ​

Trump expressed his disapproval on his social media platform, Truth Social, stating: "I am not happy with the Russian strikes on KYIV. Not necessary, and very bad timing. Vladimir, STOP!" ​

This criticism comes amid ongoing U.S.-led peace efforts, which have not yielded concrete results. Trump has previously expressed frustration over Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's refusal to concede the Russian-occupied Crimea Peninsula, a stance that has been a sticking point in negotiations.

The recent escalation underscores the complexities of the conflict and the challenges facing diplomatic resolutions. As casualties mount, the international community watches closely, hoping for a breakthrough that could lead to lasting peace.