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"Russian President Vladimir Putin Just Wants to Kill People – It’s Very Sad": President Donald Trump
[Washington, July 5, 2025] — Following Russia’s largest-ever drone and missile strike in Ukraine, U.S. President Donald Trump launched a scathing attack on Russian President Vladimir Putin. In an official press release, Trump stated, “He [Putin] just wants to kill people—it’s very sad.” He also hinted at the possibility of new sanctions against Russia.
Trump-Putin Phone Call
After a phone call with Putin on Friday, Trump said he was “very unhappy.”
“He wants to go all the way, he just wants to kill people. It’s absolutely not okay,” said Trump.
He added, “Sanctions were a major part of the discussion. Putin knows that [new sanctions] may be coming.”
Air Raid Terror in Ukraine
Shortly after the phone call, Russia launched a massive wave of drone and missile attacks across Ukraine, forcing civilians to flee to bomb shelters.
AFP journalists in Kyiv reported hearing explosions and the buzzing of drones as Ukrainian air defenses scrambled to intercept the strikes.
Trump-Zelenskyy Conversation
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also spoke with Trump on Friday.
“We discussed our air defense capabilities and agreed to work together to make Ukraine’s skies more secure,” said Zelenskyy.
Fear-Stricken Kyiv
Local resident Timur said, “I’ve seen attacks before, but never anything like this. I’ve never heard explosions so terrifying.”
Kremlin’s Position
The Kremlin stated that it prioritizes a diplomatic resolution to the crisis.
However, spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, “As long as diplomacy is not possible, the special military operation will continue.”
At Least Three Injured in Overnight Attacks
Serhiy Lysak, governor of Donetsk region, reported that at least three people were injured in Russian drone and artillery strikes overnight.
Record-Breaking Drone Strike
Ukraine’s air force said Russia used 539 drones and 11 missiles—marking the largest single assault in Russian history.
A spokesperson for the air force stated, “We’ve never seen an attack of this scale before.”
Strike on Polish Embassy
Poland reported that its embassy building in Kyiv was struck, though no diplomats were injured.
Humanitarian Crisis Deepens
At least 26 people were injured, and many sought shelter in metro stations.
A 47-year-old woman named Yulia said, “With the sound of the blasts, all you can do is hold your breath and wait—wondering where the next one will land.”
Concerns Over Reduced U.S. Military Aid
There is growing concern in Ukraine as the U.S. has recently scaled back its military assistance.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said, “This sends a message to the European Union—we need to step up.”
Ukrainian Retaliation Kills One in Russia
In retaliation, Ukraine launched strikes that reportedly killed a woman in Russia’s Rostov region.
Prisoner Exchange and Stalled Peace Talks
Peace negotiations have been stalled for over a month. However, on Friday, Russia announced a new prisoner handover under a 1,000-person exchange deal.
