Russia targets Ukraine with more drone strikes as Trump says Putin has ‘gone crazy’ | First Thing

26/05/2025 11:07 The Guardian

Six people killed in what Kyiv claims is largest drone attack since February 2022 invasion. Plus, what’s going to happen to the place where George Floyd died?Don’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up hereGood morning.Moscow has launched extensive drone strikes against Ukraine for a third consecutive night, killing at least six people, as Donald Trump broke his silence to suggest Vladimir Putin had “gone crazy”.What did Trump say about Putin? “Something has happened to [Putin]. He has gone absolutely CRAZY!” Trump said of the Russian president on Truth Social. “I’ve always said that he wants ALL of Ukraine, not just a piece of it, and maybe that’s proving to be right, but if he does, it will lead to the downfall of Russia!”What did he say about Zelenskyy? He said the Ukrainian president was “doing his Country no favors by talking the way he does”. He added: “Everything out of his mouth causes problems, I don’t like it, and it better stop.”What else is happening in the Israel-Gaza war? An Israeli strike killed dozens of Palestinians early this morning, including people sleeping in a school serving as a shelter, according to local health officials. Israel’s military said it targeted militants operating from the school. Continue reading...

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