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Trump’s strong words against Putin
In a recent statement, former U.S. President Donald Trump did not hold back his criticism of Russian President Vladimir Putin, expressing his deep dissatisfaction with the ongoing violence in Ukraine. Speaking to reporters at an airport in Morristown, New Jersey, Trump remarked, “I’m not happy with Putin.
I don’t know what’s wrong with him. What the hell happened to him? Right? He’s killing a lot of people.” This sentiment comes in the wake of a devastating Russian aerial assault on Ukrainian cities, which has been described as the largest attack of the war to date.
The impact of the latest attacks
On Sunday, Russia unleashed a barrage of 367 drones and missiles targeting various Ukrainian cities, including the capital, Kyiv. The assault resulted in at least 12 fatalities and left dozens injured. This escalation of violence has prompted Trump to advocate for a ceasefire, a position he has maintained throughout the three-year conflict.
He recently engaged in a lengthy conversation with Putin, during which he raised the possibility of imposing additional sanctions on Russia in response to these attacks.
International reactions and calls for action
Keith Kellogg, the U.S. special envoy to Ukraine, condemned the Russian strikes, labeling them as a “clear violation” of international law.
He took to social media platform X to express his outrage, stating, “These attacks are shameful. Stop the killing. Ceasefire now.” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy echoed these sentiments, highlighting the deliberate nature of the strikes on civilian areas and urging Western allies to intensify sanctions against Russia.
Zelenskyy emphasized that the lack of strong international pressure only emboldens Putin, stating, “America’s silence, the silence of others in the world, only encourages” the Russian leader.
Looking ahead: The need for a united front
The recent escalation in violence underscores the urgent need for a unified response from the international community.
As the conflict continues to claim innocent lives, the call for stronger sanctions and diplomatic efforts becomes increasingly critical. The recent prisoner swap agreement between Kyiv and Moscow, which resulted in the exchange of 1,000 detainees, offers a glimmer of hope amidst the turmoil. However, without sustained pressure on the Russian government, the cycle of violence is likely to persist.
