Russia Launches Record Drone Attack on Ukraine

Russia launched its most extensive drone attack yet against Ukraine overnight, deploying 355 Shahed drones and nine cruise missiles. Despite international condemnation and U.S. President Donald Trump's warning that Vladimir Putin’s full conquest aspirations would lead to Russia's downfall, the assaults continued. Trump accused Putin of being "absolutely CRAZY" and suggested he might impose more sanctions. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for stronger sanctions, a freeze on Russian finances, and a halt to its oil trade, highlighting Russia's disregard for diplomatic ceasefires. Meanwhile, Germany, the UK, France, and the U.S. lifted restrictions on the range of weapons supplied to Ukraine, enabling Kyiv to strike military targets within Russia. The Kremlin condemned this move, calling it dangerous. Amid tensions, French President Emmanuel Macron expressed hope Trump's criticism of Putin would lead to concrete actions. The EU rejected Russia's request for consultations over carbon border taxes due to its aggression in Ukraine, and Zelenskyy is expected to visit Berlin to meet with European leaders. Russia justified its attacks as retaliatory, while reports indicated China may be aiding Russia militarily, though Beijing denies the claims.