Ukraine

Trump to Putin: Stop the Attacks Now!

Following the latest deadly strike on Kyiv, Trump urgently calls on Putin to halt the bombing campaign and work toward peace.

Mikkel Preisler
By Mikkel Preisler 24. April 2025

In a rapidly escalating situation, U.S. President Donald Trump issued a direct and personal appeal to Russian President Vladimir V. Putin on Wednesday. With a simple yet forceful message on social media — “Vladimir, STOP!” — Trump urged an immediate end to the Russian bombings of the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv. His statement comes in response to the deadliest attacks in nearly a year, which resulted in significant civilian casualties.

Trump Is Not Pleased

“I am not happy with the Russian attacks on KYIV. Not necessary, and very bad timing,” Trump declared on his social media platform.

This remark represents a rare public condemnation by Trump of Russian actions — a nation he has previously been reluctant to criticize harshly.

His call comes at a time when nearly 5,000 soldiers are reportedly killed each week, underscoring the grave nature of the crisis.

Alongside Trump’s appeal, internal tensions and complex negotiations are unfolding. The Trump administration has put forth a peace proposal that critics argue heavily favors Russia. Pressure on Ukraine to accept the deal has been intense.

However, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has — according to American sources — proven to be an unpredictable negotiating partner, making diplomatic progress difficult.

Despite Trump’s push for a swift peace agreement, fighting continues, and the latest attacks have only further complicated prospects for a diplomatic solution.

The strikes have caused widespread destruction and created an urgent need for international intervention.

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