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Trump on Putin: Ukraine War Escalation - News Directory 3

Trump on Putin: Ukraine War Escalation

May 26, 2025 Catherine Williams News
News Context
At a glance
  • Former President⁤ Donald⁢ Trump has ⁣described Russian President Vladimir Putin‍ as "absolutely ⁣CRAZY!" following a large-scale Russian aerial attack on Ukraine.
  • Trump, posting on Truth ⁢Social, acknowledged a previously positive relationship with Putin but stated, "something has happened to him." He added that Putin is‍ "needlessly killing a lot...
  • The⁢ weekend attacks resulted in at least 12 deaths, including three children in the Zhytomyr region, according to Ukrainian officials.
Original source: vanityfair.com

Following a notable Russian aerial assault on Ukraine, Donald Trump blasts Vladimir Putin as⁣ “absolutely CRAZY!” Trump’s remarks come amid the escalating Russia-Ukraine war, where recent strikes have resulted in a devastating loss of life, including innocent children. The former president, addressing reporters in New Jersey, expressed his dismay at Putin’s actions, despite previously having a positive relationship. He also criticized President Zelenskyy’s approach. News Directory 3 provides you with insights into the evolving dynamics, including the intensifying conflict and potential for diplomatic solutions. Discover what’s next for this complex international ⁣situation.

Key Points

  • Trump calls Putin “absolutely CRAZY!” amid escalating Ukraine conflict.
  • Trump criticizes ZelenskyyS handling of the war, saying his words “cause⁢ problems.”
  • Recent Russian strikes ‍killed at least 12, including children.

Trump Calls Putin ‘Crazy’ Amid Ukraine War Escalation

Updated May 26, 2025

Former President⁤ Donald⁢ Trump has ⁣described Russian President Vladimir Putin‍ as “absolutely ⁣CRAZY!” following a large-scale Russian aerial attack on Ukraine. The strikes,involving drones and missiles,impacted all Ukrainian regions,including kyiv.

Trump, posting on Truth ⁢Social, acknowledged a previously positive relationship with Putin but stated, “something has happened to him.” He added that Putin is‍ “needlessly killing a lot of people,” not just soldiers,amid the ongoing Russia-ukraine war.

The⁢ weekend attacks resulted in at least 12 deaths, including three children in the Zhytomyr region, according to Ukrainian officials. The strikes have intensified concerns about the trajectory of the conflict and the ⁤prospects ⁣for a peaceful ⁤resolution.

Trump also criticized⁢ Ukrainian President ⁣Volodymyr⁢ Zelenskyy, asserting that Zelenskyy “is doing his Country no favors by talking the way he does.” He went ‍on to call the conflict “Zelenskyy’s, Putin’s, and biden’s War, not ‘Trump’s.'”

Speaking to ⁤reporters in New Jersey, Trump said he didn’t know “what the hell happened to Putin,” noting that Russia is “sending rockets into ⁤cities and killing people, ‍and I don’t like it at all.”

Donald Trump speaking to journalists in Morristown, New ⁢Jersey, before boarding Air Force One.
Donald Trump speaks to journalists in Morristown, N.J., on May 25, 2025. (SAUL LOEB/Getty Images)

“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 is needlessly killing a lot of ‍people,and⁣ I’m not just talking about soldiers.”

Donald Trump, Truth Social post

What’s next

The recent escalation and Trump’s‍ remarks come as diplomatic efforts to⁢ de-escalate the conflict and broker a ceasefire face continued challenges. The situation remains fluid, with the potential for further shifts in the ⁣dynamics between key international players.

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