Trump wants ‘senseless killing’ in Ukraine to end - US official

Former U.S. President Donald Trump wants to see an end to the "senseless killing" in Ukraine, a U.S. official stated Thursday. The comment came in the wake of a massive Russian barrage on Kyiv that resulted in at least 21 deaths.

"President Trump has a humanitarian heart and wants this war settled so the senseless killing ends," the official told AFP. The official added that Trump and his team have "worked very hard to end the war between Russia and Ukraine" and remain optimistic about securing a peace deal.

Both Kyiv and Moscow have signaled intentions for further military action following the overnight attack. The barrage significantly damaged apartment buildings in the Ukrainian capital, forcing tens of thousands into shelters. This escalation underscores the ongoing intensity of the four-year conflict.

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President Trump has a humanitarian heart and wants this war settled so the senseless killing ends.

During his previous term, Trump had claimed he could resolve the Ukraine war within 24 hours. However, U.S. efforts to broker a ceasefire have thus far been unsuccessful. Trump has previously expressed skepticism about the cost of military aid to Kyiv and was known to have had a contentious relationship with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

In contrast, Trump has generally maintained a friendly stance toward Russian President Vladimir Putin, though he has reportedly shown frustration with Putin's reluctance to cease hostilities. Ukrainian President Zelensky is expected to call for accelerated air-defense aid at the upcoming NATO summit in Ankara, an event Trump is scheduled to attend.

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The President and his team have worked very hard to end the war between Russia and Ukraine, and he remains optimistic that we’ll ultimately get a peace deal done.