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WATCH: Trump says he personally asked Putin not to attack Kyiv amid brutal cold

WATCH: Trump says he personally asked Putin not to attack Kyiv amid brutal cold

Summary

President Donald Trump said he asked Russian President Vladimir Putin to hold off on attacking Kyiv, Ukraine, for a week due to freezing temperatures. Trump made this request during a Cabinet meeting at the White House as Russia continues to target Ukrainian infrastructure.

Key Facts

  • President Trump asked President Putin to pause attacks on Kyiv for one week.
  • The request aimed to protect Kyiv during extremely cold weather.
  • Russian attacks on Kyiv have damaged vital infrastructure.
  • The damage has left many Ukrainians without heat in winter.
  • Trump discussed this request during a Cabinet meeting at the White House.

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