Overview

• Russia launched its largest aerial assault on Ukraine to date, deploying 367 drones and missiles in a single night, killing at least 12 people and injuring dozens.
• Donald Trump described Vladimir Putin as 'absolutely crazy' and accused him of 'needlessly killing a lot of people' through indiscriminate attacks on Ukrainian cities.
• Trump claimed that Putin's ambition to take all of Ukraine could lead to Russia's downfall, while also positioning himself as a potential peacemaker in the conflict.
• The Kremlin contradicted Trump's assertion of imminent ceasefire negotiations following a reported phone call between Trump and Putin, stating that no direct talks are scheduled.
• The European Union imposed new sanctions on Moscow in response to the escalation, while Trump criticized Volodymyr Zelenskyy for his rhetoric, claiming it exacerbates tensions.