"Trump Rebukes Putin Following Deadly Attack in Kyiv": Trump's Message to Vladimir.
_HIT THE BRAKES, PUTIN!: Donald Trump is urging Vladimir Putin to stop the attacks on Kyiv, after a deadly strike on the Ukrainian capital left at least 10 people dead. This marks a rare criticism from Trump against the Russian leader.
Following the devastating assault, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged his allies to step up the pressure on Russia to end its invasion. The ongoing aerial attacks on Ukraine have taken a heavy toll on civilians, with Kyiv being the latest city to suffer.
Trump took to social media to express his concerns, stating, "The Russian strikes on KYIV are not necessary and poor timing. Vladimir, STOP! Let's get the Peace Deal DONE!"
Steve Witkoff, Trump's envoy, is set to discuss a potential peace deal with Putin this week, making it his fourth such meeting since Trump's return to the White House in January.
Stepping into the fray, Trump's proposal for a peace framework necessitates significant compromises from Ukraine, including U.S. recognition of Crimea as part of Russia and de facto recognition of Russian control over occupied territories[1]. Zacharias Zelenskyy has been hesitant to accept this skewed deal, given the substantial concessions required.
Meanwhile, Putin has expressed willingness to freeze the current front lines but has rejected proposals like a European peacekeeping force presented by the U.S.[1].
Zelenskyy, however, questions the commitment of Ukraine's allies to enforce Putin into agreeing to a full and unconditional ceasefire. "I don't see any strong pressure on Russia or any new sanctions packages against Russia's aggression," he says.
[1] Enrichment Data: The current peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine revolve around a U.S.-proposed framework. This proposal involves "de jure" recognition of Russian control in Crimea, "de facto" recognition of Russian control over occupied territories, and requires significant concessions from Ukraine.
Despite the ongoing negotiations, a comprehensive ceasefire remains elusive due to disagreements over key aspects. The U.S. has threatened to walk away from the talks if no agreement is reached soon[1]. The escalating violence and increasing casualties underscore the urgent need for a peaceful resolution to this conflict.
- Despite the increasing pressure from the United States, led by Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin has remained reluctant to accept proposals like a European peacekeeping force, as highlighted on Thursday.
- During his social media post, Trump warned Putin to stop the attacks on Kyiv and called for a peace deal, expressing concerns over the ongoing war-and-conflicts in Ukraine.
- In a separate development, Steve Witkoff, Trump's envoy, is scheduled to discuss a potential peace deal with Putin this week, with the ongoing negotiations putting politics and general news in the spotlight.
- However, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed doubt about the commitment of Ukraine's allies to enforce Putin into agreeing to a full and unconditional ceasefire, warning that he does not see any strong pressure or new sanctions packages against Russia's aggression.
