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United States President Donald Trump expressed frustration with the Russia-Ukraine war, saying he was “not happy with anything” related to the conflict, as Russia unleashed its largest aerial assault since the invasion began.
According to The Hill, Trump spoke to reporters Sunday at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, where he said, "I believe we’re going to get it settled." I’m not happy with anything having to do with that war.”
Trump insisted there was “no leader tougher than himself” on Russian President Vladimir Putin and said he would continue efforts to end the war. He added that “very interesting talks” were underway on possible peace agreements, with European leaders expected in Washington this week for discussions.
Trump’s remarks followed Russia’s overnight launch of more than 810 drones and 13 missiles, Ukraine’s Air Force said, surpassing the previous record of 728 in July. The attack struck multiple Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv, where flames engulfed part of the government complex that houses Ukraine’s cabinet of ministers. It marked the first time the building had been hit in the three-and-a-half-year conflict.
Drone strikes also damaged several high-rise buildings in the capital, emergency services said. At least two people were killed west of Kyiv, while more than two dozen were wounded in the city, including a 24-year-old pregnant woman who delivered a premature baby after the attack.
Two more people were killed in strikes across the east and southeast, authorities said.
Ukraine’s foreign ministry also reported the deaths of seven horses at an equestrian club.
“This is a deliberate crime,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in his evening address, warning that Putin was “testing the world.” He urged the United States and allies to deliver a strong response.
European leaders denounced the strikes. French President Emmanuel Macron, after speaking with Zelenskyy, said France would help bolster Ukraine’s defenses.
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the attacks as “cowardly,” while European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen accused Moscow of “mocking diplomacy.”
Trump threatened to impose more sanctions on Russia following the barrage. Earlier, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington was considering tariffs on countries that continue buying Russian oil.
“The Russian economy will be in full collapse. And that will bring President (Vladimir) Putin to the table,” Bessent told NBC.
The assault came as more than two dozen European countries pledged to oversee any eventual agreement to end the war, with some suggesting they might be willing to deploy troops to Ukraine.
Putin warned that any Western troop presence would be unacceptable and would be legitimate targets.
Ukraine has insisted on Western-backed security guarantees to deter future Russian aggression. Meanwhile, Russia continues to claim territory in costly battles and now controls about 20 percent of Ukraine.
Tens of thousands have been killed and millions displaced in Europe’s bloodiest conflict since World War II.
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