Trump’s “Vladimir, STOP!” Plea Highlights Escalating Ukraine Strikes
President Donald Trump publicly admonished Russian leader Vladimir Putin to end hostilities after a missile barrage in Kyiv killed at least 12 people. This rare moment of direct criticism follows months of ambiguity in US mediation attempts. Trump also criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for rejecting a proposal handing Crimea to Russia permanently. Meanwhile, ceasefire talks remain stalled as each side accuses the other of intransigence.
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