On Sunday, U.S. President Donald Trump labeled Russian President Vladimir Putin as “absolutely CRAZY” in the wake of the most significant air attack of the ongoing war in Ukraine, and he mentioned he might impose new sanctions on Russia.
“Something has changed in him. He has gone completely CRAZY!” Trump posted on Truth Social regarding the Russian leader. “I’ve always contended that he aims to take ALL of Ukraine, not merely a part of it, and perhaps that’s turning out to be true. If he does manage to capture it, it will bring about Russia’s downfall!”
Trump also expressed criticism towards Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, stating that his manner of speaking is not advantageous for his country. “Everything he says creates issues, I disapprove of it, and it needs to stop,” Trump remarked.
Speaking to the press at a New Jersey airport, Trump commented on Putin, saying: “I have no idea what’s wrong with him. What on earth happened to him? He’s causing a lot of deaths, and I’m not pleased about it.”
He mentioned he was contemplating further sanctions against Russia due to the escalation in attacks.
When approached for comment on Trump’s statements, the Kremlin expressed gratitude for Washington’s assistance in facilitating negotiations with Ukraine, but implied that the peace process might be contributing to stress for Trump.
“This is undeniably a serious moment that brings about emotional pressure for everyone, leading to strong emotional responses,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov shared with reporters.
In the largest aerial assault of the conflict, Russian forces launched a minimum of 367 drones and missiles from Saturday night to Sunday morning, as reported by Ukrainian officials. The attack resulted in at least 12 fatalities, including three children in the northern Zhytomyr region.
Although other assaults have resulted in higher casualties, this weekend’s attack was noted as the most extensive in terms of weapons deployed, according to Ukrainian authorities.
Trump has urged both parties to engage in discussions to conclude the war, which has now persisted for four years, but significant disagreements remain between Ukraine and Russia on critical issues.
