Does anyone seriously think Russia's Vladimir Putin...

Editor's note: ...cares that President Trump wants Russia to "stop" when Russia delivered Kinzhal and Iskander missiles on targets around Kiev yesterday? President Trump is criticizing Ukraine's Zelensky for not negotiating with Russia but as far as any negotiations are concerned they will all be in Russia's favor including taking Odessa. Until then, well, the missiles are going to continue to destroy targets in Kiev. As it stands right now, Russia is sending their best negotiators to Kiev, Mr. Kinzhal and Mr. Iskander, to deliver ultimatums. The EU and the British are desperate and will stop at nothing to initiate a European (see The EU's illusion of relevance: No vision, no power, no future) war against Russia. This is why Zelensky won't directly negotiate with Russia. Zelensky is a British asset. Instead of President Trump demanding Russia's Putin "stop bombing Kiev," Trump needs to call the British PM Starmer to Washington because French ex-military people have just about had enough. Trump shouldn't be "slamming Zelensky." President Trump needs to slam the British. The US continues its proxy war on Russia despite whatever comes out of the White House to the contrary, so it makes no difference to the Russian military how many Ukrainians get killed.
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Trump Tells Putin To 'Stop' After Major Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Capital

The president wrote on Truth Social that he was 'not happy' with the attack

by Dave DeCamp | April 24, 2025

President Trump on Thursday urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to "stop" following major Russian strikes on the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv, which local officials said killed at least 12 people.

"I am not happy with the Russian strikes on KYIV. Not necessary, and very bad timing," Trump wrote on Truth Social. "Vladimir, STOP! 5000 soldiers a week are dying. Let's get the Peace Deal DONE!"

According to The Associated Press, the strikes on Kyiv were the heaviest since July. At least five neighborhoods in the capital city were hit, and multiple residential buildings were heavily damaged. On top of the 12 people killed by the bombardment, at least 90 were wounded.

The Russian Defense Ministry said that its forces carried out "massive" strikes on Ukraine, claiming that it targeted Ukrainian industries linked to its military. "The goal of the strike has been accomplished. All targets have been hit," the ministry said, according to RT.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Russia fired a total of 66 missiles and 145 drones. Ukrainian forces also fired drones at Russian territory, with the Russian Defense Ministry saying its forces downed 90 Ukrainian drones.

Zelensky also offered criticism of the Trump administration on Thursday, claiming the US wasn't putting any pressure on Russia to reach a peace deal. “I don't see any strong pressure on Russia or any new sanctions packages against Russia's aggression," he said.

A day earlier, Trump slammed Zelensky for harming peace talks by rejecting the idea of recognizing Crimea as Russian as part of a potential future deal. Zelensky has signaled he's not interested in the US proposal to end the war, which the Trump administration has presented as a final offer.

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