It’s the deadliest attack on Kyiv in nearly a year, killing at least 12 people and injuring over 90. Trump responded with a dramatic Truth Social post calling on Putin to “STOP!“—only to later suggest Russia had already made a “big concession” by not taking the whole country.
Zelensky cut short his trip to South Africa to return home and rally allies, but Trump’s peace push seems to rely heavily on Ukraine—it could include recognising Russia’s control over Crimea. We’re entering a dangerous new phase in this war, where diplomacy could prove more costly than missiles due to the mixed signals.
