OAN Staff James Meyers
8:10 AM – Thursday, April 24, 2025
President Donald Trump was critical of Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday, urging him to “STOP!” after Moscow carried out their deadliest attack against Ukraine since the war began.
“I am not happy with the Russian strikes on KYIV,” Trump raged in a Truth Social post.
“Not necessary, and very bad timing. Vladimir, STOP! 5000 soldiers a week are dying. Lets get the Peace Deal DONE!”
Trump’s criticism of Putin came quickly after Russia hit Kyiv with an hours-long missile barrage and drone attack, leaving at least nine dead and over 70 wounded.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called the attack “one of the most outrageous.” He also announced that he was cutting a trip to South Africa short in order to return home.
“Russia continues to kill people and avoid tough pressure and accountability for this,” he said Thursday. “Unfortunately, there is a lot of destruction. Rescue operations are ongoing, the rubble of buildings is being cleared.”
According to Ukraine’s Air Force, Kyiv was hit with 70 missiles — 48 of which were shot down, in addition to 140 drones, with 64 being shot down.
The attack comes after Vice President JD Vance threatened to abandon Russia and Ukraine peace negotiations on Wednesday, asserting that it was President Trump’s “final offer” on a peace deal.
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