Topline
President Donald Trump on Thursday issued rare criticism of Russian President Vladimir Putin, writing on social media he was “not happy” with Russia’s latest strikes on Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital, while urging Putin to “STOP!” amid a U.S.-led effort to negotiate peace.
Trump shakes hands with Putin in 2018.
Key Facts
Trump wrote on Truth Social: “I am not happy with the Russian strikes on KYIV. Not necessary, and very bad timing. Vladimir, STOP!”
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