US president Donald Trump speaks with reporters after signing executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House, Wednesday, April 23, 2025, in Washington.Donald Trump has been ridiculed online after he implored the Russian president to stop the attacks on Ukraine.The US president surprised followers by issuing a rare statement of criticism against Vladimir Putin on his Truth Social platform on Thursday, after Russia’s latest bombardment of the Ukrainian capital.He wrote: “I am not happy with the Russian strikes on KYIV. Not necessary, and very bad timing. Vladimir, STOP! 5000 soldiers a week are dying. Lets get the Peace Deal DONE!”At least nine people were killed and more than 70 injured in Russia’s deadliest strike on Kyiv since last summer,