Friday Briefing: Trump Tells Putin to ‘STOP!’

nytimes.comPublished: 4/24/2025

Summary

"U.S. President Trump called off missile strikes on Kyiv after Russian attacks killed 12 people and injured 90, showing rare disapproval of Moscow's actions amid scrutiny. Trump's sharp response came days after he pressed Ukraine's leader to accept an American-designed plan favoring Russia, highlighting the strained relationship. In a Oval Office remarks, Trump emphasized his aim to stop the war and save lives, noting Putin had 'stopped taking the whole country' as a concession."