KYIV / MOSCOW / WASHINGTON — In a dramatic escalation, Russia launched its biggest-ever drone attack on Ukraine, sending a staggering 728 drones overnight — a direct response to Donald Trump’s fresh vow to arm Kyiv and his bold criticism of Vladimir Putin.
Ukraine’s air force claims it shot down almost all incoming drones using high-tech jamming systems. The assault is part of a wave of intensified Russian airstrikes in recent weeks.
President Zelensky hit back, calling for urgent sanctions on nations still buying Russian oil and ordered fast-track talks with the U.S. to secure more weapons and air defense systems.
Trump, meanwhile, hinted at backing a law slapping 500% tariffs on Russian exports — including oil, gas, and uranium — and took a jab at Putin, calling him “polite but pointless.”
The EU is also weighing fresh sanctions against Moscow.
Trump once promised to end the Ukraine war swiftly if re-elected — but while Ukraine accepted his call for an unconditional ceasefire, Russia has yet to agree.
