Donald Trump Calls Russian Strikes on Kyiv a 'Disgrace,' Vows More Sanctions

Condemnation of Russian Strikes

• 💔 Donald Trump described the Russian strikes on Kyiv as a "disgrace" and "disgusting."
• 🌍 He stated that the United States isn't really involved in the war and shouldn't be.

Blame and Proposed Solutions

• 🎯 Trump characterized the conflict as "Biden's war," asserting it would not have occurred under his presidency.
• 🕊️ He expressed a desire to "try and get the thing stopped" if he were in office.
• 📉 He acknowledged that sanctions are being considered but expressed doubt about their effectiveness on Russia.

Human Cost of the Conflict

• 😥 Trump highlighted the significant loss of life on both the Russian and Ukrainian sides, with reports of 7,000 soldiers dying weekly.
• 🏘️ He also noted that civilians in towns and cities are dying due to rocket attacks.

NATO and Financial Contributions

• 🤝 Trump mentioned a deal with NATO where NATO pays for U.S. military aid sent to Ukraine, implying the U.S. is not bearing the direct cost for that specific aid.
• 💰 He stated that the U.S. is "not paying anything for that war" in reference to the aid provided under his described NATO agreement.

Future Travel Plans

• ✈️ It was mentioned that Steve is traveling to Israel and then Russia.