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U.S. President Donald Trump looks on, as he signs executive orders in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 23, 2025.
Leah Millis | Reuters
President Donald Trump on Thursday called on Russian President Vladimir Putin to halt missile and drone attacks on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv.
"I am not happy with the Russian strikes on KYIV," Trump wrote in a Truth Social post, after Russia launched what was one of the most damaging attacks on a major Ukrainian city since it invaded its neighbor more than three years ago.
"Not necessary, and very bad timing," Trump wrote. "Vladimir, STOP!"
"5000 soldiers a week are dying. Lets get the Peace Deal DONE!"
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy earlier said he was cutting short a visit to South Africa to return home because of the attacks.
"Russia continues to kill people and avoid tough pressure and accountability for this," Zelenskyy said Thursday.
"Unfortunately, there is a lot of destruction. Rescue operations are ongoing, the rubble of buildings is being cleared."
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