US President Donald Trump said he is “not happy” after Russia launched its deadliest wave of attacks on Kyiv in nine months, telling President Vladimir Putin to “STOP!” as he attempts to push Ukraine to agree on a contentious ceasefire proposal. Moscow sent 70 missiles and 145 drones toward Ukraine, mainly targeting Kyiv, in an attack that leader Volodymyr Zelensky said was aimed at pressuring the United States
On April 24, 2025, following a devastating Russian missile and drone assault on Kyiv that resulted in at least 12 deaths and over 90 injuries, President Donald Trump issued a rare public rebuke of Russian President Vladimir Putin. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump wrote:AP News+6The Guardian+6Reuters+6AP News
“I am not happy with the Russian strikes on KYIV. Not necessary, and very bad timing. Vladimir, STOP! 5000 soldiers a week are dying. Lets get the Peace Deal DONE!” YouTube+5CBS News+5AP News+5
This marked a notable shift in Trump’s approach, as he has generally maintained a more conciliatory stance toward Putin. The timing of the attack was particularly contentious, occurring amid ongoing peace negotiations. Trump emphasized the urgency of finalizing a peace deal, expressing frustration over the stalled talks. Reuters+1CBS News+1CBS News+3AP News+3Axios+3
Despite his criticism of Putin, Trump has also directed blame toward Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for the lack of progress in peace negotiations, particularly over Ukraine’s refusal to concede Crimea. This position has drawn criticism from European leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron, who reaffirmed support for Ukraine’s territorial integrity and accused Putin of duplicity in the peace process. The Guardian+4AP News+4Reuters+4The Washington Post
The situation underscores the complexities of the ongoing conflict and the challenges facing diplomatic efforts to resolve it.
Trump Urges Putin to ‘STOP!’ After Deadly Kyiv Strikes
