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Trump Calls Putin 'Absolutely CRAZY' After Ukraine Strikes

5/29/2025

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In the wake of devastating missile and drone strikes in Ukraine that claimed 12 lives, President Trump unleashed a fiery critique of Putin on Truth Social, declaring him "absolutely CRAZY." This moment underscores a troubling pattern where U.S. leaders misread Putin, often ignoring the deep cultural divides that complicate global diplomacy.

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In the wake of devastating missile and drone strikes in Ukraine that claimed 12 lives, President Trump unleashed a fiery critique of Putin on Truth Social, declaring him "absolutely CRAZY." This moment underscores a troubling pattern where U.S. leaders misread Putin, often ignoring the deep cultural divides that complicate global diplomacy.