Trump Displeased Yet Unsurprised by Russian Strikes
The White House said President Donald Trump was “not happy” about recent Russian missile and drone strikes on Ukraine, though he was “not surprised.” The attacks, which reportedly killed at least 15 civilians and damaged infrastructure, occurred just days after Trump met with President Putin in Alaska in efforts to push for a ceasefire. A formal statement from the administration is expected soon.
Diplomatic context and proposed meetings
Trump continues to endorse diplomatic resolutions between the two warring nations. A meeting between Putin and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, followed by a trilateral summit including Trump, remains on the table—though no date has been set. U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff is scheduled to meet with Ukrainian officials in New York later this week to further discuss de-escalation efforts.
Ukraine and international response
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged for clearer security guarantees and stronger support from Europe as attacks persist. Meanwhile, European Union and U.K. leaders have strongly condemned the strikes, describing them as a threat to peace and summoning Russian envoys in protest. Calls for tough sanctions and increased military assistance continue to grow.
