BREAKING: US President Donald Trump has just urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to immediately end the ongoing war in Ukraine, as tensions escalate following Russia’s recent nuclear missile test. During a statement on July 16, 2023, Trump emphasized the urgent need for peace, suggesting that the conflict, which has dragged on for over three years, should never have lasted beyond a week.
In a bold statement aboard Air Force One, Trump reacted to Putin’s announcement of the successful test of the 9M730 Burevestnik cruise missile, a nuclear-capable weapon that Russia claims can bypass any defense system. Putin declared that the missile had flown for a staggering 14,000 kilometers and is moving towards deployment. Trump countered by highlighting the presence of a US nuclear submarine positioned off the coast of Russia, stating, “They know we have a nuclear submarine, the greatest in the world, right off their shores.”
The backdrop to this escalating rhetoric stems from a decade-long tension between the United States and Russia, intensified by Putin’s military actions in Ukraine since the conflict began in 2020. Trump criticized the missile test as an inappropriate move from Putin, stating, “You ought to get the war ended instead of testing missiles.”
In response to Trump’s remarks, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov asserted that Russia would prioritize its national interests, reinforcing that the missile test should not strain US-Russia relations. “Despite all our openness to establishing a dialogue with the United States, Russia is guided by our own national interests,” Peskov remarked.
As the situation develops, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is reportedly anticipating a peace proposal from allied nations. Axios reported that Zelenskiy is hopeful for a “coalition of the willing”—a loose alliance of 35 countries, including the United Kingdom and France—to present a concise peace plan within the next week to ten days.
However, Zelenskiy expressed doubts about Putin’s willingness to accept any peace agreement. The unfolding dynamics not only affect international relations but also have significant implications for the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Ukraine.
As tensions rise, the world watches closely. What happens next could redefine the geopolitical landscape and the future of Ukraine. Stay tuned for the latest updates on this developing story.
