By AAMER MADHANI, Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday offered rare criticism of Vladimir Putin, urging the Russian leader to “STOP!” after a deadly barrage of attacks on Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital.

“I am not happy with the Russian strikes on KYIV. Not necessary, and very bad timing. Vladimir, STOP! 5000 soldiers a week are dying,” Trump said in a post on his Truth Social platform. “Lets get the Peace Deal DONE!”

Russia struck Kyiv with an hourslong barrage of missiles and drones. At least nine people were killed and more than 70 injured in the deadliest assault on the city since last July. The strikes took place just as peace efforts are coming to a head.

Originally Published: <time datetime="2025-04-24 09:03:49">April 24, 2025 at 9:03 AM EDT</time>

Trump took to social media to urge Russia’s Putin to stop attacking Ukraine after deadly overnight mission.{ai:summary}President Trump criticized Vladimir Putin for recent missile strikes on Kyiv, calling them unnecessary and poorly timed. He urged Putin to stop the attacks, which resulted in at least nine deaths and over 70 injuries, and emphasized the need for a peace deal.#foreignaffairs

In rare criticism of Putin, Trump urges the Russian leader to ‘STOP!’ after a deadly attack on Kyiv

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