President Donald Trump says Russian leader Vladimir Putin ‘has gone absolutely CRAZY!’

U.S. President Donald Trump. (AP Photo, File)

President Donald Trump Condemns Putin's Actions Amid Escalating Conflict in Ukraine

President Donald Trump has issued a strong rebuke of Russian President Vladimir Putin following Russia's most extensive aerial assault on Ukraine since the onset of the conflict. In a recent statement, Trump declared that Putin had "gone absolutely CRAZY," marking one of his most severe criticisms of the Russian leader to date.

Trump, who has previously maintained a more conciliatory tone towards Putin, expressed dismay at the Russian leader's aggressive actions. He also criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, attributing the ongoing conflict to what he termed "Zelenskyy’s, Putin’s, and Biden’s war," thereby distancing himself from the hostilities.

Russian President Vladimir Putin. (AP Photo, File)

Despite earlier U.S.-led efforts to broker a ceasefire—efforts that were accepted by Kyiv but rejected by Moscow—the conflict has continued to escalate. Trump emphasized his commitment to resolving the crisis, attributing the situation to "gross incompetence and hatred."

The Kremlin responded to Trump's remarks by downplaying them as an "emotional overload," while also acknowledging U.S. efforts in initiating dialogue between Moscow and Kyiv. Meanwhile, President Zelenskyy has called for increased international pressure on Putin, asserting that Russia's sense of impunity is fueling further attacks and political defiance.

As the war enters its third year, both sides appear to be preparing for further confrontations, with international pressure mounting on Russia to cease its aggressive actions.

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