Trump Says putin Is Sending Rockets Into Cities, Killing Peopel
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Former President Donald Trump has voiced criticism of Vladimir Putin’s recent military actions in Ukraine, following a large-scale Russian air assault.
Donald Trump has criticized Vladimir putin’s recent actions in Ukraine, stating, “He’s killing a lot of people.” Speaking to reporters in New Jersey before returning to Washington, Trump also said, “I don’t know what the hell happened to Putin, I’ve known him for a long time…”
Trump’s remarks come after a massive Russian air attack on Ukraine, which saw over 600 drones and dozens of missiles launched between Friday and Sunday. Ukrainian officials have described it as one of the heaviest attacks of the war to date.
The attacks, which occurred overnight on May 25, resulted in at least 12 deaths, including three children, and 79 injuries across multiple cities, including Kyiv. According to reports, Russian forces targeted Kyiv, Zhytomyr, Khmelnytsky, Ternopil, Dnipropetrovsk, Mykolaiv, Odesa, Kharkiv, Chernihiv, Cherkasy, Sumy, and Poltava regions, damaging more than 80 residential buildings.
Trump, who has advocated for a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict, recently had a two-hour phone conversation with President putin. During the call, Russia reportedly reiterated its refusal to agree to a full ceasefire, while the U.S. did not apply meaningful pressure.
Speaking to reporters, Trump indicated that new sanctions on Moscow could be considered. “I’ve always gotten along with him,” Trump said of Putin. “But he’s sending rockets into cities and killing people (…) We’re in the middle of talking and he’s shooting rockets into Kyiv and other cities. I don’t like it at all,” he added.
Trump Warns of Potential Consequences for Russia
In a Truth Social post, Trump stated that Putin has gone “absolutely” crazy and warned that if he didn’t cease his actions, it could lead to the collapse of Russia. “I’ve always said that he wants ALL of Ukraine,not just a piece of it,and maybe that’s proving to be right,but if he does,it will lead to the downfall of Russia!” he wrote.
“Everything out of his mouth causes problems, I don’t like it, and it better stop.”
Trump also criticized President volodymyr Zelensky, who had previously condemned the lack of response from the U.S.and other nations following the recent missile and drone assault. Zelensky called for stronger sanctions on Russia, stating that “America’s silence, and the silence of others around the world, only encourages Putin.”
Trump responded by saying, “Likewise, President Zelensky is doing his Contry no favors by talking the way he does,” adding, “Everything out of his mouth causes problems, I don’t like it, and it better stop.”
Call for Ceasefire
Earlier that day, Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine Keith kellogg reacted to Russia’s large-scale attack, calling for an end to hostilities. “The indiscriminate killing of women and children at night in their homes is a clear violation of the 1977 Geneva Peace Protocols designed to protect innocents. These attacks are shameful,” Kellogg said on X. “Stop the killing. Ceasefire now,” he added.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What triggered the current escalation in the Russia-Ukraine conflict?
- The current escalation was triggered by Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, following years of simmering conflict in eastern Ukraine and Russia’s annexation of Crimea in 2014.
- What is the international community’s response to the conflict?
- The international community has largely condemned Russia’s actions and imposed sanctions aimed at pressuring Russia to de-escalate. Many countries have also provided humanitarian and military aid to Ukraine.
- What are the potential outcomes of the conflict?
- The potential outcomes of the conflict are varied and uncertain, ranging from a negotiated settlement to a prolonged and protracted war. The conflict’s resolution will likely depend on a combination of military, political, and diplomatic factors.
