By Parrot Newspaper 
Kremlin Brushes Off Trump’s “Crazy” Comment, Accuses U.S. President of ‘Emotional Overload
By Parrot Newspaper International Desk
Russia has fired back at U.S. President Donald Trump after his blistering remarks against President Vladimir Putin, calling the Russian leader “absolutely crazy” following Moscow’s record-setting missile and drone attack on Ukraine.
The Kremlin dismissed Trump’s comments as emotionally charged, with spokesman Dmitry Peskov suggesting the U.S. president was overwhelmed by the intensity of the moment.
“This is a very crucial period, and it comes with emotional overload for absolutely everyone,” Peskov told reporters in Moscow. “That includes President Trump.”
But in an unusual mix of defiance and diplomacy, Peskov also thanked Trump for his role in jumpstarting renewed peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. “We are truly grateful to the Americans, and to President Trump personally, for assisting in launching this negotiation process,” he added.
Missiles in the Sky, Diplomacy in Limbo
The Kremlin’s reaction follows a night of intense bombardment, as Russian forces unleashed 355 drones and nine cruise missiles across Ukraine—marking one of the deadliest aerial attacks since the war began in 2022. Civilian areas were hit hard, with NATO forced to scramble fighter jets from Poland for a second consecutive night.
Despite the devastation, Russia made no acknowledgment of the toll on Ukrainian civilians. Instead, the Kremlin insisted it is working toward peace—though evidence of tangible progress remains scarce.
Peskov claimed a “serious draft” proposal is being prepared as part of negotiations launched last week in Istanbul, where Russian and Ukrainian representatives met face-to-face for the first time in over a year. However, no formal documents have been submitted, prompting renewed skepticism from Kyiv and its Western allies.
“Delaying, Not Delivering”
Critics argue Moscow is once again using the facade of diplomacy to stall, especially as Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Friday that a draft peace proposal would only be shared after the completion of a prisoner exchange.
That exchange—1,000 captives on each side—was finalized Sunday, according to Russia’s defense ministry. But even as Russia touts it as a goodwill gesture, doubts persist about its commitment to ending the war.
President Trump, for his part, remains unconvinced. In a fiery post on Truth Social Sunday night, he condemned the latest wave of attacks.
“Missiles and drones are being shot into cities in Ukraine for no reason whatsoever,” Trump wrote. “Putin is needlessly killing a lot of people.”
He reiterated his long-held view that the Russian president aims to seize all of Ukraine, not just the eastern regions. “If he does, it will lead to the downfall of Russia,” Trump warned, adding that he is considering tougher sanctions.
Tensions Mount, Stakes Rise
The diplomatic cold front between Washington and Moscow has grown icier, even as both sides claim to support a path to peace. Trump’s dual approach—blasting Putin while still pushing for negotiations—reflects the complex and often contradictory nature of U.S. foreign policy in the Ukraine conflict.
For now, the world watches warily as bombs fall and promises linger. With Putin doubling down militarily and Trump trading verbal blows while offering diplomatic handshakes, the road to peace looks as volatile as the skies over Ukraine.
— Parrot Newspaper (ISSN 3092-8435)
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