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In a moment that felt more soap opera than summit, Donald Trump took to social media to beg Vladimir Putin—yes, beg—to stop missile attacks on Ukraine. “Vladimir, STOP!” the post read, as if international diplomacy had been outsourced to a toddler’s sticker book. Trump’s dramatic plea came after a fresh wave of Russian strikes hit civilian areas, prompting a global backlash and, apparently, a presidential-style meltdown on Truth Social.

It’s unclear whether this was a genuine call for peace or just a last-ditch attempt to trend without starting another golf feud. Analysts were baffled, the Kremlin remained silent, and Zelenskyy’s team reportedly had to double-check it wasn’t a parody account. To be fair, it did read like the caption to a motivational cat poster: vague, urgent, and absolutely unhelpful.

Let’s be honest—Trump’s relationship with Putin has always been part bromance, part Bond villain subplot. But this latest outburst suggests even he’s had enough of the missile mania—or at least wants to look like he’s trying. Bonus points for not accidentally congratulating Russia again.

Latest update? No ceasefire, no response from Moscow, but plenty of memes. Diplomacy is dead—long live the algorithm. Sources: NBC News – “Trump pleads with Putin to ‘stop’ Ukraine strikes in online post” (25 Apr 2025)