Trump Criticizes Putin, Weighs Sanctions After Ukraine Attacks

In response to Russia's largest aerial assault on Ukraine since the start of the war, which killed at least 12 people including children, U.S. President Donald Trump expressed strong criticism of Russian President Vladimir Putin, stating he was 'not happy' and 'very surprised' by the violence. Trump indicated he is considering new sanctions against Russia after the attack, which involved 367 drones and missiles targeting cities including Kyiv. The strikes coincided with a major prisoner swap between Russia and Ukraine. Trump, who recently had a two-hour phone call with Putin, has been making efforts to broker a ceasefire. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for stronger international pressure on Russia, warning that global silence only encourages further aggression. The escalation underscores both the continued brutality of the conflict and a shift in the U.S. administration's rhetoric.