President Donald Trump expressed frustration towards Russian leader Vladimir Putin following deadly missile and drone strikes on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv. Trump criticized Putin for the strikes, emphasizing their unnecessary nature and bad timing, urging him to stop as casualties continued to rise. Amidst the ongoing conflict, with the White House advocating for a peace deal, Trump emphasized the urgency of reaching an agreement.

The attacks in Kyiv resulted in significant casualties, with at least eight people killed and over 70 injured. While Russia claimed the strikes targeted specific infrastructure, the assault caused widespread destruction and loss of life, marking one of the deadliest attacks by Moscow on Ukraine in recent months.

Trump’s impatience with the peace process has been evident, as he had promised swift resolution during his campaign. He accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of prolonging the conflict by refusing to surrender Crimea, which Russia annexed in 2014. Trump criticized Zelenskyy’s stance on Crimea as “inflammatory,” further complicating the negotiation process.

In an effort to advance peace talks, Trump’s envoy, Steve Witkoff, is scheduled to engage in a new round of discussions with Putin in Moscow, underscoring ongoing diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict and achieve a lasting peace agreement.