Trump Warns of Russia Sanctions Following Major Attack on Ukraine

United States President Donald Trump expressed his dissatisfaction with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, stating that Russia's recent drone and missile attack on Ukraine, the largest in the three-year-old war, showed Russia's intent to 'keep killing people'. Trump hinted at possible sanctions in response to the attack, emphasizing that he and Putin discussed sanctions extensively and that Putin understands the possibility of sanctions being imposed.

The Russian bombardments, which lasted for hours, caused panic among Ukrainians as they sought shelter across the country. The attacks followed the phone call between Trump and Putin, which did not yield any significant progress. Ukrainian air defence systems were activated to repel the attack, with drones buzzing over the capital and explosions heard throughout the night.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also conversed with Trump, with both leaders agreeing to collaborate on enhancing Kyiv's defences. Zelenskyy mentioned that they discussed strengthening air defence capabilities to protect Ukrainian skies.

A Kyiv resident, Tymur, who had experienced previous Russian attacks, described the recent assault as unprecedented, with a significantly higher number of explosions compared to previous attacks. The Kremlin stated that while it preferred achieving its invasion goals through political and diplomatic means, it would continue its 'special operation' until such means were feasible. Several people were wounded in the Russian drone and artillery strikes on Eastern Ukraine overnight from Friday to Saturday.

According to the source: CNA.