Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 04:38am on 26 May 2025,Monday International
Amid escalating tensions, U.S. President Donald Trump condemned Russian President Vladimir Putin's recent drone and missile attacks on Ukraine, labeling them as "absolutely CRAZY." The assaults, among the most intense since the war's inception, coincided with a significant prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine, each releasing approximately 1,000 detainees. Trump expressed frustration over the continued violence, emphasizing that such actions could lead to Russia's downfall. He also criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, suggesting that the conflict would not have started under his administration and pledging to end the war if re-elected. Meanwhile, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio hinted at imposing steep tariffs on Russian energy exports should peace initiatives fail, contingent on Trump's support. (PC: NBC & Reuters)
