A recent escalation in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine has sparked a war of words between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky. Trump criticized Zelensky’s public remarks, stating that they are making things worse for his country. The US president took to social media platform Truth Social to express his disapproval, saying that Zelensky “is doing his country no favors by talking the way he does. Everything out of his mouth causes problems.”

The comments came after Zelensky accused the US and other Western backers of a lackluster reaction to Russia’s latest large-scale air strike. Zelensky claimed that the silence from the international community “encourages” Russian President Vladimir Putin to carry out new strikes. He called for increased pressure and sanctions on Moscow, prompting Trump to respond that Zelensky’s remarks are making diplomatic efforts to settle the conflict more difficult.

The exchange occurred amid an escalation in fighting between Russia and Ukraine, with Moscow accusing Kiev of launching hundreds of drones in recent days. Russian air defense commander Yury Dashkin reported that one strike took place during a visit by Putin to the Kursk Region, where his helicopter was allegedly at the epicenter of a Ukrainian drone assault. The Russian Foreign Ministry has vowed an appropriate response, stating that the Ukrainian strikes aim to disrupt direct Russian-Ukrainian negotiations.

Despite the tensions, Trump has expressed disapproval of Russian actions, claiming that Putin has “gone absolutely CRAZY” and targeted Ukraine without reason. The US president has threatened to impose new sanctions on Russia if he does not see progress in peace efforts. However, following a recent call between Trump and Putin, reports suggest that the US leader believes Putin wants a deal and that diplomacy remains possible.

The conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues to escalate, with both sides exchanging blows and accusations. The international community is watching closely, as the situation threatens to spiral out of control. Trump’s comments and Zelensky’s remarks have added to the tensions, highlighting the complexities and challenges of finding a peaceful resolution to the conflict. As the situation continues to unfold, one thing is clear: the world is holding its breath, waiting to see what happens next.