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Russia Launches Record Drone Strikes on Ukraine, Trump Considers Sanctions

The largest aerial assault of the war killed at least 12, as Trump criticized Putin's actions and Ukraine urged stronger international pressure.

In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Emergency Service, private houses are seen ruined after a Russian drones attack in Kyiv region, Ukraine, Sunday, May 25, 2025. (Ukrainian Emergency Service via AP)
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Overview

  • Russian forces launched 355 drones and nine cruise missiles in a record-breaking assault on Ukraine, killing at least 12 people, including three children, and injuring dozens.
  • President Donald Trump condemned Vladimir Putin, calling him 'absolutely crazy' and suggesting his actions could lead to Russia's downfall.
  • Trump stated he is 'absolutely' considering imposing new sanctions on Russia but has not yet taken concrete action.
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized the international community's silence and called for increased sanctions against Russia in response to the attacks.
  • The Kremlin dismissed Trump's remarks as 'emotional overload' while defending the strikes as necessary for Russia's security.