Trump Slams Putin Amid Renewed Russian Drone Strikes on Ukraine

Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 12:23 pm

As Russian drone and missile strikes continue to pound Ukraine, President Trump has sharply criticized Vladimir Putin, warning that the Russian leader is “playing with fire.” The comments come amid stalled peace talks and escalating conflict, highlighting the volatile crossroads of international tensions.

foxnews.com / Trump warns Putin is 'playing with fire' after declaring the Russian president has 'gone absolutely CRAZY'

President Donald Trump, who recently said Russian President Vladimir Putin had gone "CRAZY," warned in a Tuesday post on Truth Social that Putin is "playing with fire"

theepochtimes.com / Trump Warns Putin Is ‘Playing With Fire,’ Moves to Cut $100 Million in Federal Contracts With Harvard | Capitol Report

President Donald Trump warns Russian President Vladimir Putin that he’s “playing with fire” as he mulls sanctions on Russia. What’s behind a recent shift in the administration’s posture, and how is Russia responding? In the battle between Harvard University and the White House, the Trump…

nypost.com / Trump warns Putin is ‘playing with fire’ after bitter exchange over Ukraine

WASHINGTON — President Trump warned Tuesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin is “playing with fire” — days after he called the dictator “absolutely crazy” over the repeated bombings of Ukraine. Trump warned Putin he was “playing with fire” Tuesday and the tension between the two leaders…

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What Trump's new criticism of Putin could mean for Ukraine; Reporter's Notebook: Trump's military message clashes with reality in Ukraine

cbsnews.com / Reporter's Notebook: Trump's military message clashes with reality in Ukraine

President Trump's stripped-down message on American military power to graduates at West Point clashes with the messy realities of modern war. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson gives his take.

cbsnews.com / What Trump's new criticism of Putin could mean for Ukraine

In the last few days, President Trump has criticized Vladimir Putin, saying he is playing games amid peace talks with Ukraine. Charles Kupchan, senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, joins to discuss.

cbsnews.com / Trump shifts tone towards Russia, Putin in wake of continued airstrikes on Ukraine

President Trump's tone towards Russian President Vladimir Putin appears to be changing as airstrikes continue to pound Ukraine and no solid ceasefire terms have been determined. CBS News' Major Garrett, who is debuting his new politics show "The Takeout with Major Garrett" joins with more analysis.

cbsnews.com / Russia continues massive drone strikes on Ukraine as Trump shifts tone on Putin

Russia-Ukraine peace talks have stalled following hundreds of drone and missile strikes on Ukraine over the weekend. President Trump responded to attacks in a social media post, saying Russian President Vladimir Putin "has gone absolutely CRAZY!" CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab has the latest.

cbsnews.com / Trump condemns massive Russian drone strikes against Ukraine, calls Putin crazy on social media

President Trump condemned Russia's massive weekend drone strikes against Ukraine on social media, saying Russian President Vladimir Putin "has gone absolutely CRAZY!" CBS News' Natalie Brand has the latest.

bloomberg.com / Trump Warns Putin ‘Playing With Fire’ as Lawmakers Eye Sanctions - Bloomberg.com

Trump Warns Putin ‘Playing With Fire’ as Lawmakers Eye Sanctions Bloomberg.com

cnn.com / John Bolton thinks this might be what motivated Trump to speak out against Putin - CNN

John Bolton thinks this might be what motivated Trump to speak out against Putin CNN

cnn.com / Trump is considering new sanctions on Russia as he grows frustrated over attacks in Ukraine - CNN

Trump is considering new sanctions on Russia as he grows frustrated over attacks in Ukraine CNN

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