The president’s comments came after he said Crimea “will stay with Russia,” a position backed by the mayor of Kyiv, who conceded that his country may have to give up territory.
For Ukraine and its supporters, the attacks symbolized the hypocrisy of Russia’s position. Trump described the bombardment as "not necessary" and "very bad timing."
Global concern is growing amid a U.S.-China standoff over high tariff levels that amount to a mutual trade embargo between the world’s two largest economies.
The U.S. is seeking to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear bomb and President Trump has threatened to use military force if Iran doesn't end its nuclear program.