In a striking escalation of diplomatic pressure, President Donald Trump issued sharp warnings to both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday, signaling deep concern over the future of a potential peace agreement to end the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Taking to his Truth Social account, Trump denounced recent Russian missile strikes on the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv, calling the attacks “not necessary” and “very bad timing.”
“I am not happy with the Russian strikes on KYIV. Not necessary, and very bad timing. Vladimir, STOP! 5000 soldiers a week are dying. Let’s get the Peace Deal DONE!”
— Donald Trump via Truth Social
Trump’s post comes amid renewed fighting along several fronts in Ukraine, as hopes for a negotiated settlement continue to falter. The U.S. President’s public rebuke of Putin marks one of his most direct criticisms of the Russian leader since returning to office earlier this year.
The statement also reveals Trump’s growing frustration with delays in the peace process, which he has personally championed as a key foreign policy goal in his second term. According to White House insiders, Trump has pushed for an internationally monitored ceasefire and a phased withdrawal agreement that would provide Russia with limited sanctions relief in exchange for territorial compromises.
But Trump didn’t stop with Moscow. Just a day earlier, he publicly reprimanded Ukrainian President Zelenskyy for what he described as “boasting” over Crimea and warned that such rhetoric risked derailing the fragile peace efforts.
“Zelenskyy is boasting on the front page of The Wall Street Journal, talking about Crimea. This was not part of our Peace Deal… If this continues, there may be NO DEAL!”
— Virginia Times report
Zelenskyy’s recent comments about regaining control of Crimea—a territory annexed by Russia in 2014—have sparked alarm in diplomatic circles, with some U.S. officials reportedly concerned that it could harden Moscow’s position and trigger further escalation.
Trump’s twin warnings underscore the delicate balancing act the White House is attempting: urging restraint on both sides while navigating a peace process that could reshape European security for years to come.
Despite criticism from both parties in Congress over his approach, Trump has remained adamant that only a “deal-maker’s diplomacy” can end the war and prevent further loss of life. Whether his public pressure campaign will yield results remains uncertain.
But with thousands of soldiers reportedly dying each week and Kyiv once again under attack, the urgency of Trump’s message is clear: “Let’s get the Peace Deal DONE.”
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