Washington: US president Donald Trump on Sunday sharply criticised Russia’s latest test of its nuclear-powered and nuclear-capable cruise missile, calling it “not appropriate” and urging President Vladimir Putin to focus instead on ending the war in Ukraine. The comments were made aboard Air Force One soon after the US President departed Malaysia, warning that the Russian leader should prioritise peace efforts over weapons development.

“He ought to get the war (in Ukraine) ended. A war that should have taken one week is now soon in its fourth year. That’s what he ought to do instead of testing missiles,” Trump said. ADVERTISEMENT

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