Despite Trump's peace calls, Russian attacks on Ukraine double since inauguration
Summary
Since Donald Trump returned to the presidency in January, Russia has significantly increased its missile and drone attacks on Ukraine, despite his calls for peace. These attacks have more than doubled compared to the end of Joe Biden's term. Trump has paused military aid to Ukraine twice, but later resumed it, while trying to negotiate a ceasefire.Key Facts
- Russia's missile and drone attacks on Ukraine have more than doubled since Trump's inauguration.
- Trump returned to the White House in January and has called for a ceasefire.
- Recorded strikes from Russia against Ukraine have reached their highest levels since the war began.
- Trump paused air defense aid to Ukraine twice, in March and July, but resumed it both times.
- During the period from January 20 to July 19, Russia launched 27,158 munitions at Ukraine, compared to 11,614 in the previous six months.
- Russia increased missile production by 66% over the past year.
- Talks between U.S. and Russian officials aimed at ending the war were held in February.
- Russia's attacks reached a peak with 748 drones and missiles launched in a single day on July 9.
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