ALBAWABA- U.S. President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Russian President Vladimir Putin, accusing him of escalating the war in Ukraine and jeopardizing global stability.
“What Vladimir Putin doesn’t realize is that if it weren’t for me, lots of really bad things would have already happened to Russia, and I mean REALLY BAD. He’s playing with fire,” Trump said over the weekend, signaling rising frustration with Moscow’s actions and stalling peace efforts.
Meanwhile, Russia has intensified its military offensive in Ukraine, launching mass drone and missile strikes across the country.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described the recent attacks, involving more than 900 drones and missiles, as politically motivated and devoid of military logic.
“Russian strikes are becoming increasingly brazen and large-scale every night,” Zelenskyy said in a statement on Telegram. “This is not just war — it’s Putin’s political decision to destroy lives.”
Zelenskyy also renewed his appeal to the United States and its allies to impose tougher sanctions on Moscow, arguing that only severe international pressure could force Russia to the negotiating table.
“Putin must start respecting those he talks to,” Zelenskyy wrote. “Right now, he’s just playing games with diplomacy.”
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov pushed back, accusing European leaders of undermining peace talks for political gain. “If the war stops, their political careers will be over,” Lavrov claimed. “They’re putting personal interests above their people.”
