Trump ‘Not Happy’ with Russian Strikes in Ukraine, but ‘Not Surprised’: White House
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the president wants peace but blamed both Russia and Ukraine for prolonging conflict; Ukrainian strikes damaged 20% of Russian oil refineries in August.
- On Thursday, the White House said President Donald Trump was unhappy but unsurprised by the strikes, with Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stating, `He was not happy about this news, but he was also not surprised.`
- Russian forces struck Kyiv on Thursday, killing at least 21 people and wounding at least 63 amid widespread damage across all city districts.
- Ukraine’s military reported nearly 600 drones were downed as attacks struck 13 locations, and National grid operator Ukrenergo said energy facilities were hit, causing power cuts and damage to European Union mission and British government cultural building.
- Keith Kellogg warned, `These egregious attacks threaten the peace that @POTUS is pursuing,` while the European Union and Britain summoned Russian envoys amid widespread condemnation.
- A summit in Alaska earlier this month between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin failed to produce a breakthrough, while critics said the White House has been 'bothsidesing' the violence amid its peace efforts.
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Donald Trump has said he is “not happy” about Russia’s massive bombing of Kiev. The president’s modest statement came shortly after he again accused Ukraine of starting the war. It’s a puzzling claim, considering that Ukraine could hardly have invaded itself.
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Read Full ArticleOn Wednesday night Russia flies heavy attacks on Kiev. Many people die. President Trump is not surprised by these attacks, according to his spokesman Leavitt. The White House stresses that both Putin and Selenskyy must strive for peace.
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