Trump Defends Russia Strikes Day After Ceasefire Claim — SkimNews
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- Trump defended Russia's continued strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure a day after announcing an "energy ceasefire" he claimed Moscow had agreed to
- Trump justified the ongoing Russian missile strikes by telling reporters "Ukraine hit many sites the day before"
- Trump characterized both Russia and Ukraine as "a little off" when asked about the continued attacks
Why it matters: Trump announced an 'energy ceasefire' he claimed Moscow agreed to, then defended Russia violating it the next day by citing Ukraine's prior attacks. The contradiction between the announced pause and Trump's justification of ongoing strikes undermines the credibility of his diplomatic initiative.
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