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Russia Ukraine War 2025: Trump Urges ‘Vladimir, STOP!’ After Deadly Missile Strikes on Kyiv
The attacks represented the hypocrisy of Russia’s stance to Ukraine and its allies. The bombardment, according to the U.S. president, was “not necessary” and “very bad timing.”
Russia Ukraine War 2025 escalated sharply as Trump wrote, “Vladimir, STOP!” on his website Truth Social, reacting to one of the most devastating bombardments on Ukraine’s major cities since the conflict began. At least eight people were killed in the overnight Thursday strikes, which targeted Kyiv and other regions. “I am not happy with the Russian strikes on KYIV. Not necessary, and very bad timing,” Trump said, adding, “5000 soldiers a week are dying. Let’s get the Peace Deal DONE!”
In order to address the “destruction” in his nation, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy declared he was ending his vacation to South Africa and heading back home right away.
He said on Thursday that Russia “continues to kill people and avoid tough pressure and accountability for this.” Sadly, there is a great deal of damage. Rescue efforts are still in progress, and building debris is being removed.
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According to Ukraine’s Air Force, 140 drones and 70 missiles were fired toward the capital, Kyiv, with 64 of them being shot down. In a statement, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha described the evening as “particularly horrible and loud.”
In addition to those slain, 70 others were injured, Ukrainian officials said. Nine persons were killed, according to the authorities, but that number was later changed to eight.
Kharkiv, the county’s second city, also had bombings, and Mayor Ihor Terekhov warned citizens to “be careful!”
The assaults come after the most recent contradicting and acrimonious declarations in the peace negotiations mediated by the United States.
Trump stated in the White House on Wednesday that “I think we have a deal with both” parties, but he later hinted that a deal with Ukraine was still pending.
He remarked, “I thought dealing with Zelenskyy might be easier.” “It’s been more difficult so far.”
Trump launched his most recent attack on Zelenskyy earlier in the day on Truth Social, calling out his Ukrainian counterpart for making “inflammatory statements” (referring to an interview with the Wall Street Journal in which Zelenskyy resisted Washington’s peace plan) and saying that Zelenskyy needs to “GET IT DONE” on a deal.
Despite proposing conditions that Kyiv considers to be extremely unfavorable, the White House is attempting to pressure Ukraine into signing a deal with Russia. After Secretary of State Marco Rubio and special envoy Steve Witkoff withdrew, forcing lower-level ministers to meet in their place, high-level negotiations in the UK broke down earlier this week.
“Talks in London yesterday were candid, constructive, and productive,” retired Lt Gen. Keith Kellogg, Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, told NBC News.
Zelenskyy stated at a press conference during his trip to South Africa that a paper created during the discussions “is on President Trump’s table.” On Thursday, he bemoaned once more that “we do not see strong pressure on Russia and new sanctions for its aggression.”
The White House said on Tuesday that Witkoff will visit Moscow this week to discuss the discussions with President Vladimir Putin. Using the website FlightRadar24, plane spotters reported that they had located a plane that matched one that the envoy had previously flown from Paris to Moscow during the night.
During his morning meeting with reporters, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov made no mention of the assaults on Thursday. The “inability of Kyiv to negotiate is becoming increasingly obvious,” according to Maria Zakharova, a spokesperson for the foreign ministry.
87 Ukrainian drones were shot down overnight, according to the Russian Ministry of Defense.
It is challenging to assess Russian support for the conflict because of how brutally Putin’s government suppresses political opposition and dissent. Nevertheless, a study conducted by Moscow’s Levada Center pollster indicates that the vast majority of people—80% as of February—support the invasion in some way.
Opinion polling on Moscow’s streets revealed various disagreements.
“No bargains. Retiree Evgeniy, 66, stated, “Let them get what they deserve.” The 50-year-old Tatyana stated that she supported a ceasefire because “so many people are suffering.” In the oppressive climate of Russia, both refused to provide their last names.
The assaults on Thursday demonstrated the duplicity of Russia’s stance for Ukrainians and those who support them overseas. Putin is still pursuing the invasion he started three years ago while making more harsh demands; his terms for a compromise basically amount to a Ukrainian surrender.
One of the Kremlin’s main demands, Russian rule over Crimea, is something Zelenskyy and his government colleagues insist they would never accept.
“These ruthless attacks, along with Russia’s maximalist demands for Ukraine to leave its territories yesterday, demonstrate that Russia, not Ukraine, is the roadblock to peace,” stated Ukrainian Foreign Minister Sybiha. “The pressure should be on Moscow, not Kyiv.”