Trump Blames Biden For Ukraine War Amid Outrage Over Deadly Sumy Strikes
The spotlight once again shifts to the Russia-Ukraine conflict as President Donald Trump distances himself from the ongoing war, labeling it 'Biden’s war,' and drawing intense scrutiny after downplaying a recent Russian missile attack in Sumy that killed at least 34 civilians. The episode has inflamed international debate over leadership, responsibility, and the high-stakes struggle for peace in Eastern Europe.
Triggered by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's impassioned call for Trump to witness firsthand the devastation in Ukraine — "Please, before any kind of decisions, come to see people, civilians, warriors, hospitals, churches, children destroyed or dead," Zelenskyy urged — Trump dismissed the invitation and any direct culpability for the war’s outbreak. Posting on Truth Social, Trump insisted, "The War between Russia and Ukraine is Biden’s war, not mine. I just got here, and for four years during my term, had no problem in preventing it from happening. President Putin, and everyone else, respected your President!"
While Trump claims efforts are underway to bring the conflict to a swift end — including recent peace initiatives led by his envoys — the ground reality remains harsh. Last week, a Russian assault in Sumy brought an outpouring of grief and condemnation, with missiles loaded with cluster munitions striking a busy city center during Palm Sunday services. Emergency officials reported dozens wounded and described scenes of chaos: "Everything blew in: glass from the windows, doors. It was a very strong explosion," recalled one survivor.
Trump’s assessment of the attack as a 'mistake' drew fierce criticism. Oleksandr Merezhko, Ukrainian parliament's foreign affairs chair, compared the comment to calling 9/11 a simple accident: "It’s a very disturbing statement by Trump which both encourages Putin to continue atrocities and demonstrates that someone in Trump’s entourage is pushing Russian narratives." He even called for an FBI investigation into possible pro-Kremlin influence in Trump’s inner circle.
International leaders echoed Ukraine’s outrage. Germany's Chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz denounced the Sumy strike as a 'serious war crime', while France’s President Macron stated the escalating attacks show Putin’s 'scorn' for Western diplomatic efforts. Despite Ukraine accepting a White House-backed ceasefire plan, Russia continues to resist, demanding more concessions while escalating warfare.
Zelenskyy has called for a tougher global response, warning, "Without pressure on the aggressor, peace is impossible." Within Ukraine, the loss is deeply personal — figures like Olena Kohut, a beloved local musician, are mourned alongside dozens of other innocents lost in the latest tragic escalation.
Political fallout in the US grows as Trump insists on his non-involvement and blames both President Biden and Zelenskyy for the conflict’s origins: "If the 2020 Presidential Election was not rigged... that horrible war would never have happened." Downplaying civilian tragedies while promising quick peace, Trump faces mounting pressure to deliver results in an environment where every word shapes global perceptions and strategies.
As headlines swirl and casualties mount, the world has reason to question: Can current diplomatic strategies end the bloodshed, or is the rhetoric of blame driving both sides further from lasting peace?
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