Trump Tells Putin to ‘STOP!’ After Lethal Russian Assault on Kyiv

Russia killed a minimum of 12 folks and injured 90 others in an enormous assault on the Ukrainian capital early Thursday, prompting President Trump to problem a uncommon public critique of Moscow simply hours after he lashed out at President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine.

The assault was the deadliest on the capital, Kyiv, since final summer time. Explosions shook buildings and despatched greater than 16,000 folks into the subway system to take shelter; clouds of smoke rose over the town because the solar got here up.

One missile hit a two-story constructing with 12 residences the place emergency staff hunted for survivors. A five-story constructing subsequent door misplaced all its home windows. Individuals stood outdoors, staring on the harm and speaking on their telephones, telling family members that they have been alive. No army goal was seen close by.

Mr. Zelensky stated almost 70 missiles, together with ballistic ones, and about 150 assault drones had focused cities throughout the nation — though Kyiv was hit the toughest.

About the identical time, Mr. Trump lashed out at President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia in regards to the assault, exhibiting how his administration’s positions can appear to flip-flop with out warning.

“Vladimir, STOP!” Mr. Trump posted on Reality Social, saying that he was “not completely satisfied” with the Russian strikes. “Not vital, and really unhealthy timing,” the publish added.