US President Donald Trump has appeared to justify Russia’s large-scale attack on Ukrainian cities, citing Ukraine’s Operation Spiderweb as a reason for the missile barrage. The attack, which occurred on June 6, targeted major cities and killed four people, including first responders.
The assault comes after Ukraine launched a drone strike against Russian air bases on June 1, damaging 41 planes. Trump had warned earlier that Russia’s response would be “not going to be pretty” but has continued to delay imposing additional sanctions on Moscow.
Despite his concerns, Trump has sidestepped questions about when he will impose new sanctions, citing the need for a peace deal to be within reach. However, a bipartisan sanctions bill is currently awaiting approval in Congress, which includes sweeping financial penalties and tariffs on nations buying Russian oil or uranium.
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin had promised retaliation against Ukraine after its drone strike against Russian air bases, prompting Trump’s warning. The situation remains tense, with Trump’s comments sparking debate about his handling of the crisis.
Source: https://kyivindependent.com/operation-spiderweb-gave-putin-a-reason-to-bomb-the-hell-out-of-them-trump-says-following-large-scale-attacks-on-ukrainian-cities