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Trump's Remarks Spark Outrage Amid Russia's Deadly Assault

2/5/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump asserted Russia upheld a truce before launching an attack on Ukraine, provoking Kyiv's outrage.
On February 3, Russia fired 71 missiles in its largest winter assault.
Ukrainian officials said attacks during the claimed ceasefire killed 12 miners.
Lawmakers criticized Trump's comments as misleading, arguing Russia used the pause to prepare more strikes.
Analysts warned the statements undermine trust in peace talks and risk indifference toward Ukraine.

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U.S. President Donald Trump asserted Russia upheld a truce before launching an attack on Ukraine, provoking Kyiv's outrage.
On February 3, Russia fired 71 missiles in its largest winter assault.
Ukrainian officials said attacks during the claimed ceasefire killed 12 miners.
Lawmakers criticized Trump's comments as misleading, arguing Russia used the pause to prepare more strikes.
Analysts warned the statements undermine trust in peace talks and risk indifference toward Ukraine.