Antiwar News With Dave DeCamp 4/24/25: Trump Slams Zelensky for Delaying Peace Talks, Ben Gvir: GOP Supports Bombing Food in Gaza, and More
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Apr 24, 2025 Trump criticizes Zelensky for stalled peace talks, raising questions about the future of Ukraine-Russia negotiations. Meanwhile, Israeli airstrikes in Gaza result in significant civilian casualties, adding to the ongoing humanitarian crisis. Controversy arises as Israel deletes condolences for Pope Francis, impacting its relations with the Christian community. In the Middle East, Houthi missile strikes mark a new escalation against Israel. Additionally, the U.S. simulates military scenarios with the Philippines amidst rising tensions with China.
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Trump Criticizes Zelensky on Crimea
- Trump's criticism of Zelensky stems from Ukraine's refusal to recognize Crimea as Russian, which he claims hinders peace talks.
- The U.S. proposed a ceasefire deal involving recognizing Crimea as Russian to freeze battle lines and lift sanctions.
Kremlin's Peace Preconditions
- Kremlin conditions peace talks on Ukraine withdrawing troops from four annexed territories.
- Russia views these regions as legally part of Russia following referendums and constitution updates.
GOP Supports Bombing Gaza Aid
- Israeli Minister Ben Gavir reported GOP support for bombing food and aid warehouses in Gaza to pressure hostage releases.
- This reflects extreme hardline positions that risk worsening humanitarian crises in Gaza.