Trump tells Putin ‘STOP' as Russian strikes hit Kyiv; Gaza aid blockade continues
In this episode of W News, presented by Leigh-Ann Gerrans, we bring you the latest on Russian strikes in Kyiv, which forced Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to cut short his visit to South Africa. The attacks also prompted a sharp response from US President Donald Trump, who posted 'Vladimir, STOP!' on Truth Social in a rare rebuke of the Russian leader. We'll also have the latest on the Israel-Hamas war, where Israel continues to block aid from entering Gaza.
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