Trump Blames Zelensky for Sparking Ukraine War, Downplays Russian Strike That Killed 35 in Sumy

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:21am on 15 Apr 2025,Tuesday International

Following a devastating Russian missile strike in Sumy that killed 35 and injured 117, U.S. President Donald Trump sparked controversy by blaming Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for the ongoing war with Russia. Trump said Zelensky "started a war against someone 20 times his size" and criticized him for seeking Western aid instead of pursuing peace. Trump also blamed Russian President Vladimir Putin and former U.S. President Joe Biden, saying "millions are dead" because of their decisions. The remarks follow Trump's tense relationship with Zelensky and come amid backlash over his softer stance on Russia and Putin. (PC: Getty Images)

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