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Zelensky Slams Trump, Warns of New Russian Offensives

4/18/2025

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky fiercely condemned Donald Trump's comments on the devastating Russian missile strike in Sumy that claimed 35 lives, calling it "murder." He cautioned about looming Russian offensives and rebuked U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff for proposing territorial concessions in peace talks, as the U.S. reevaluates its ceasefire strategy.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky fiercely condemned Donald Trump's comments on the devastating Russian missile strike in Sumy that claimed 35 lives, calling it "murder." He cautioned about looming Russian offensives and rebuked U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff for proposing territorial concessions in peace talks, as the U.S. reevaluates its ceasefire strategy.