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On Tuesday, July 8, key developments emerged on the global stage concerning the ongoing war in Ukraine. Former U.S. President Donald Trump voiced strong criticism of Russian President Vladimir Putin, while Czech President Petr Pavel warned that the conflict could endure for years.
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Trump Slams Putin, Hints at ‘Surprise’ Response
Speaking to reporters, Donald Trump expressed frustration with Putin's handling of the war in Ukraine.
"I'm not happy with Putin — I can tell you that right now," Trump said. "He's killing a lot of people, and many of them are his own soldiers. It’s up to 7,000 a week."
When asked if he planned to respond to the situation, Trump replied cryptically, “I wouldn’t be telling you — we want to have a little surprise.”
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Trump Reassures Zelenskyy of Continued Support
According to sources familiar with a recent call between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Trump reaffirmed U.S. support for Ukraine, saying aid would continue “as it can spare.”
He reportedly ordered a review of U.S. ammunition stockpiles following recent strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities but did not instruct the Pentagon to halt arms deliveries to Ukraine.
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Kremlin Reacts to U.S. Arms Deliveries
In response, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov criticized Trump’s decision to continue military aid to Ukraine.
“There have been many contradictory statements about U.S. military assistance,” Peskov said. “But it’s clear that weapons are still flowing into Ukraine — not just from America, but also from Europe. These actions do not contribute to peace.”
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Czech President Warns of Prolonged War
Czech President Petr Pavel said the conflict in Ukraine could persist for years, despite Ukraine’s successful defense efforts.
“Russia has seized parts of Ukraine, but at tremendous cost,” Pavel noted. “Ukraine continues to hold critical positions and inflicts heavy losses on Russian forces. If the war keeps going at this pace, it could drag on for years — and that’s unacceptable for everyone.”
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Kyiv Hospital Attack: Ukrainian Intel Identifies Russian Officer
Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence has identified a Russian officer allegedly responsible for the missile strike on Kyiv’s Ohmatdyt National Children’s Hospital. Details on the officer’s identity were not disclosed in the initial announcement.
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Ukrainian Ambassador to the U.S. Replaced
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha confirmed that Ambassador Oksana Markarova has been dismissed as part of a routine diplomatic rotation. Sybiha praised her as one of Ukraine’s most successful diplomats.