Top GOP Senator Urges Trump to Impose Sanctions on Russia After Largest Drone Attack on Ukraine

Following Russia's largest-ever drone and missile attacks on Ukrainian cities, leading to significant civilian casualties, Republican lawmakers, including Sen. Chuck Grassley and Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, have called on President Trump to impose tougher sanctions on Russia and President Vladimir Putin. Grassley publicly urged Trump to 'AT LEAST' implement sanctions, echoing growing GOP frustration with Putin's escalation and the continued violence. Trump, while sharply criticizing Putin as 'absolutely crazy' and expressing his disapproval of the attacks, has so far stopped short of announcing new sanctions but has stated he would 'absolutely' consider them. Other Republicans, such as Rep. Don Bacon, have advocated for maximum sanctions and the confiscation of Russian assets to pressure Moscow. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for stronger international sanctions as a means to force Russia to respect peace efforts. Recent diplomatic talks in Turkey stalled after Putin failed to attend, with Trump continuing to push for an immediate 30-day ceasefire, a proposal Zelensky supports, while Putin insists on preliminary negotiations before any ceasefire details are discussed.