Trump criticizes Putin, Czech president warns Ukraine war could last for years - Tuesday brief
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Speaking to journalists, the US President once again said he was unhappy with Russian leader Vladimir Putin. Meanwhile, Czech President Petr Pavel warned war in Ukraine could last for years.
Read more about what happened on Tuesday, July 8.
Trump warns Putin of possible 'surprise' response
"I'm not happy with Putin. I can tell you that much right now, because he's killing a lot of people, and a lot of them are his soldiers, his soldiers and their soldiers mostly. And it's now up to 7,000 a week," Trump said.
Reporters then asked the US president whether he planned to take any action in response to this dissatisfaction with Putin.
"I wouldn't be telling you, we want to have a little surprise," Trump replied.
Trump reassures Zelenskyy US will aid Ukraine 'as it can spare,' WSJ
During a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Donald Trump assured his counterpart that Washington would continue its support for Ukraine.
According to people familiar with the conversation between the two leaders, Trump told Zelenskyy that he had ordered a review of the Pentagon's ammunition stockpiles following US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities last month. However, he did not instruct the Department of Defense to halt arms shipments to Ukraine.
Kremlin criticizes Trump decision to resume arms supplies to Ukraine
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov commented on US President Donald Trump's decision to resume arms deliveries to Ukraine.
He noted that "there have been many contradictory statements" regarding the suspension of American military aid.
"It is obvious that the supply of weapons to Ukraine continues, and it is clear that Europeans are also actively participating in arming Ukraine. These actions hardly contribute to efforts aimed at peaceful resolution," he complained.
Czech President Pavel warns Ukraine war could last for years
According to Pavel, Russian forces have managed to occupy parts of Ukrainian territory, but at the cost of heavy casualties and losses.
"So far, Ukraine's defense has been successful because they are inflicting significant damage on Russian troops. They are able to hold positions, especially in areas that are crucial for Ukraine. And if the war continues in this way, it will last for years. This situation is unacceptable for everyone," he added.
Strike on Ohmatdyt hospital: Ukraine's Intelligence names Russian officer behind attack
Ukraine's Defense Intelligence has released the identity of a Russian war criminal involved in the missile strike on the Ohmatdyt National Specialized Children's Hospital in Kyiv.
Ukrainian FM confirms US ambassador change — Every diplomat has rotation cycle
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has confirmed the dismissal of Ukraine’s Ambassador to the United States, Oksana Markarova. He called her one of the most successful figures in Ukrainian diplomacy.
