In a stark statement on April 6, President Donald Trump expressed his disapproval of Russia’s ongoing bombing campaign in Ukraine, voicing concern over the tragic loss of young lives. He emphasised his frustration with the persistent violence in the region and called for the United States to intensify diplomatic efforts to bring the conflict to an end.
“We are talking to Russia. We’d like them to stop,” Trump told reporters, adding, “I don’t like the bombing, it goes on and on. Thousands of young people are dying every week.” His remarks come as the war in Ukraine reaches another grim milestone, with Russian attacks continuing to target civilians and infrastructure.
The latest round of violence began with a horrific missile strike on the residential area of Kryvyi Rih in the Dnipropetrovsk Oblast on April 4. The attack claimed 20 lives, including nine children, and left more than 70 others injured. As of April 7, 33 victims remain in hospital, including four children, highlighting the devastating toll the war continues to take on innocent civilians.
The very next day, Russian forces launched another ballistic missile attack on the capital city, Kyiv, resulting in one death and three injuries. Fires raged across the city as part of an office building in the Obolonskyi district was destroyed, further escalating the already dire situation.
In response to the intensifying bombardment, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the attacks and urged the international community to put greater pressure on Russia to end the violence. He also voiced criticism of the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine, accusing Ambassador Bridget Brink of issuing a weak response to the attacks, as she failed to directly mention Russia in her comments about the strikes.
As the conflict shows no signs of slowing, Trump’s comments underscore the growing frustration over the human cost of the war. Despite calls for increased diplomatic action, the situation remains dire, with civilians caught in the crossfire and the international community divided on how to best address the ongoing crisis.
