Trump to Putin: “Vladimir, STOP” — Rare Criticism Over Kyiv Strikes

Trump to Putin: The US President, Donald Trump, demanded the Russian President, Vladimir Putin, on Thursday to "stop", in reaction to missile strikes which fell on Kyiv, Ukraine. In a post on Truth Social, Trump did not express much happiness with Russia's strikes on Ukraine.

Earlier today, responding to a question whether the latest missile attack on Kyiv-the deadliest in months-was directed at the US, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky remarked, "This attack is very clear now aiming at our partners."

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In response to Donald Trump's criticism regarding the unwillingness to yield Crimea, Zelensky told that this position of Kyiv is unwavering.

On a visit to South Korea, Zelensky cut short the trip because of that strike by Russia.

The attack led to death for at least eight residents of Kyiv on Thursday.

It was to be traced back to a previous statement by Donald Trump hours earlier that said a Ukraine peace deal with Moscow was "very close" and could be effectively closed off.

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At least 80 people have received injuries due to the attack, of whom 31 were hospitalized, including five children.

Zelensky stated that with Crimea, the government cannot do what laws permit or the Constitution of the country does not permit.

Zelensky also said he did not see enough pressure from Kyiv's allies on Moscow to halt its invasion."I don't see any strong pressure on Russia or any new sanctions against Russia's aggression," Zelensky told reporters during a visit to South Africa.

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