Donald Trump savaged Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying he had "gone absolutely crazy" after Moscow launched another massive aerial assault on Ukraine this weekend.
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Donald Trump exploded at Vladimir Putin after the attacks. (Image: GETTY)
US President Donald Trump exploded at Russian dictator Vladimir Putin after Russia bombed Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv, with drones and missiles for the third consecutive night. Writing on Truth social, Trump raged: "I've always had a very good relationship with Vladimir Putin of Russia, but something has happened to him. He has gone absolutely CRAZY!" He slammed the Russian despot for "needlessly killing a lot of people," with his relentless assault on Ukraine, adding: "missiles and drones are being shot into Cities in Ukraine, for no reason whatsoever."
The latest attack marks the largest aerial assault on Ukraine since Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022, with Ukrainian officials reporting at least 12 fatalities and dozens injured. However, Trump also took aim at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He said: "Everything out of his mouth causes problems, I don't like it, and it better stop."
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Russia launches highest number of drones in one night since invasion
Russia fired 367 drones and missiles into Ukraine overnight, killing at least 12 people and inuring dozens more.
The bombardment marks the highest number of drones and missiles used in an overnight attack since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022.
US President Donald Trump said he was "absolutely" considering increasing sanctions on Russia in response, after Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky suggested America was emboldening Putin by staying quiet on the attacks.
Photos from AP show residential homes destroyed by Russian air strikes after Moscow launched the biggest air assault on Ukraine of the entire war.
The Ukrainian capital Kyiv and other regions came under a massive Russian drone-and-missile attack Sunday that killed at least 12 people and injured dozens.
A view of residential houses destroyed by a Russian strike in Korostyshiv, Zhytomyr region, Ukraine. (Image: AP)
People clear the rubble of residential houses destroyed by a Russian strike. (Image: AP)
Here's the full post on Truth Social slamming Putin. Trump has typically taken a softer tone than other world leaders when speaking about the Russian President. However, it appears his patience is wearing thin after Moscow launched huge attacks on Ukraine over the weekend.
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