Putin Mocks Trump as Russia Launches Largest Drone Attacks on Ukraine

Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski has urged US President Donald Trump to resume the supply of anti-aircraft ammunition and impose tougher sanctions on Russia following a massive Russian drone and missile strike on Ukraine, which also damaged the Polish consulate in Kyiv. Sikorski criticized Putin for mocking Trump's peace efforts amid ongoing calls from Ukraine and its allies for increased military support and sanctions. European leaders, including those from the Netherlands and Germany, have expressed concern over Russia's alleged use of chemical weapons in Ukraine and have pressured the US to restore weapons supplies to Kyiv. In response to the US pause on deliveries of Patriot missile systems, Germany is exploring options to fill this gap by procuring and potentially transferring Patriot defense systems to Ukraine. The US administration characterized the suspension as a pause to preserve strategic reserves, but this move has reinforced perceptions that Trump is aligning with Putin rather than supporting Ukraine. Overall, Kyiv and its Western backers continue to push for expanded military aid and sanctions to counter Russia's intensified offensive.