Trump on Russia, Ukraine attacks: ‘They’re both a little off’

President Trump on Tuesday appeared to defend Russia’s continued strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure a day after he announced an “energy ceasefire” that he claimed Moscow had agreed to.

“Ukraine hit many sites the day before,” Trump told reporters when asked about Russia’s continued missile and drone attacks on Monday. “They’re both a little bit off.” 

Speaking to journalists as he departed the White House on Tuesday, Trump insisted Ukraine and Russia wanted to end Moscow’s now five-year war against Kyiv, and that the U.S. is working with both sides to get to a resolution.

When asked if Russia had broken the ceasefire, Trump replied: “I’ll let you know about that later.”

“They’re hitting each other, but it’ll all come to an end. They both want it to come to an end, they just don’t know how to get........

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