**In the wake of a record aerial assault by Russia on Ukraine, Donald Trump branded Vladimir Putin as 'crazy,' prompting a rebuttal from the Kremlin about Trump's emotional state.**
**Trump's 'Crazy' Remark on Putin Draws Kremlin's Response**
**Trump's 'Crazy' Remark on Putin Draws Kremlin's Response**
**Kremlin dismisses Trump as 'emotional' after his criticism of Russia's recent attack on Ukraine.**
The Kremlin reacted to Donald Trump's recent comments, labeling him as showing "emotional overload" after the former U.S. president described Vladimir Putin as "absolutely crazy." Trump's statement came in light of Moscow's largest aerial assault on Ukraine, which resulted in the deaths of 13 people due to the launch of 367 drones and missiles. On Truth Social, Trump stated, "He has gone absolutely crazy. Needlessly killing a lot of people."
Putin's spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, suggested Trump's remarks were indicative of an "emotional overload" prevalent among all parties involved in the conflict. Meanwhile, Germany’s Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, announced that Ukraine's allies, including Germany, had lifted restrictions on arms supplies, with reports indicating the potential provision of Taurus missiles to Kyiv.
This escalation of hostilities marks the largest aerial campaign by Russia since the start of its invasion in February 2022, which included attacks that injured numerous civilians in the nighttime raids. In response, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized the rationale behind Russia's attacks, describing them as politically motivated rather than military strategies.
German Chancellor Merz elaborated on the lifting of arms restrictions, emphasizing Ukraine's newfound capability to defend itself against Russian military targets. As reports suggest a planned visit by Zelensky to Berlin, the speculation surrounding the Taurus missile's supply has captured significant attention.
Trump also indicated a willingness to enhance sanctions against Russia and criticized Zelensky for his comments, implying that they complicate the situation further. Trump conveyed in a New Jersey address that while he has had a cordial relationship with Putin, the current actions are unacceptable.
Despite impending sanctions from Ukraine’s European allies, the U.S. appears to be caught between facilitating peace talks and taking stringent action against Russia. In a recent conversation between Trump and Putin discussing potential ceasefire negotiations, optimism was expressed, albeit tempered by skepticism from Ukraine and its allies, who view Russian negotiations as mere tactics to prolong the conflict.
The ongoing war has seen Russia commandeer approximately 20% of Ukrainian territory, including Crimea, which was annexed in 2014. As diplomatic efforts continue, the international community watches closely to see if moves will lead to substantial progress in ending hostilities.
