Trump Explodes at Vladimir Putin in Wild Ran: “He’s Gone Crazy”

In a stunning break from his past tone, President Donald Trump launched a furious tirade against Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday, accusing the Kremlin leader of losing control after Russia carried out one of its deadliest airstrikes on Ukraine this year.

“Putin has gone absolutely CRAZY,” Trump posted on Truth Social from his Bedminster, New Jersey golf club. “Something has happened to him. Missiles and drones are being shot into cities in Ukraine, for no reason whatsoever.”

The outrage followed a devastating Russian assault that killed 12 people and wounded nearly 80 more across multiple Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv. Ukrainian officials described it as one of the largest single-day bombardments since the war began over two years ago.

Today, rescuers have been working in more than 30 Ukrainian cities and villages following Russia’s massive strike. Wherever necessary, work continues – our emergency services are on the ground, providing assistance and supporting people. Thank you.

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— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) May 25, 2025

Trump’s Turnaround

The president’s sudden shift in tone comes just days after he publicly distanced himself from ceasefire negotiations, claiming “this was not my war.” But Sunday’s strike seems to have jolted him.

“We’re trying to talk and he’s firing rockets into Kyiv? I don’t like it at all,” Trump told reporters outside his New Jersey estate. “Honestly, I’m surprised. I’ve always had a good relationship with Vladimir, but something is off. I don’t know what the hell happened to him.”

Asked whether new sanctions were on the table, Trump said: “Absolutely. He’s killing a lot of people.”

A Fractured Peace Process

Last week, Trump abruptly pulled out of U.S.-led peace talks, announcing that Pope Leo XIV would now serve as host for future negotiations. That move left both European allies and Ukrainian officials scrambling to understand Washington’s role moving forward.

According to European diplomatic sources, leaders had hoped Trump would use his recent two-hour call with Putin to push for a ceasefire. Instead, Trump emerged from the call saying he wanted “no part” in what he dubbed “Zelenskyy’s, Putin’s, and Biden’s War.”

Zelensky Fires Back

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky did not hold back after Sunday’s bloodshed. In a post on X, he criticized what he called the “silence of America” in the face of escalating violence.

“Each such terrorist Russian strike is a sufficient reason for new sanctions,” Zelensky wrote. “The world may go on a weekend break, but war doesn’t. America cannot stay silent.”

Speaking to aides later in the day, Zelensky reportedly fumed that U.S. hesitation is emboldening Putin and weakening Ukraine’s chances at a negotiated settlement.

Trump Hits Back at Ukraine’s Leader

Trump’s response was blistering. In a follow-up Truth Social post, he took aim at Zelensky directly, accusing him of undermining peace efforts.

“President Zelenskyy is doing his Country no favors by talking the way he does,” Trump wrote. “Everything out of his mouth causes problems. I don’t like it, and it better stop.”

The comment raised eyebrows across Washington, with critics accusing Trump of attacking a wartime ally just hours after condemning Putin’s violence.

Biden, EU on Edge

The Biden administration has yet to officially comment on Trump’s latest outburst. But a senior White House official speaking on background called the situation “chaotic and dangerous,” noting that Trump’s mixed messaging is making diplomacy more difficult.

Meanwhile, Ukraine is now urging the European Union to step up pressure on Russia independently. According to a Reuters report, Ukrainian diplomats are preparing to petition Brussels directly for a harsher sanctions package, fearing Trump’s wavering stance could derail any coordinated Western response.

A War of Words, A War Without End

Trump concluded his Truth Social rant by again blaming everyone but himself for the war: “This is a war that would never have started if I were President,” he wrote. “I’m only trying to clean up the mess left behind by Biden, Zelenskyy, and Putin.”

But with cities in flames and ceasefire hopes fading fast, many fear that Sunday’s chaos marks a dangerous new chapter — one where Trump’s unpredictability may add fuel to a fire already raging out of control.