Trump calls Putin 'crazy,' warns of Russia's 'downfall'

Trump also criticized Ukraine's Zelenskyy for his comments on the war.

Last Updated: May 25, 2025, 9:35 PM EDT

President Donald Trump on Sunday agreed to delay the deadline for a 50% tariff on the European Union. The president also weighed in on Russia's escalated, overnight attacks on Ukraine while criticizing both Putin and Zelenskyy.

Trump also continued to criticize Harvard on Sunday, questioning the university's transparency and demanding that it reveal its international students' identities.

On Capitol Hill, the House this week passed the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" to fund Trump's domestic agenda. It now heads to the Senate, where it will likely be changed.

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May 25, 2025, 9:27 PM EDT

Trump warns of Russia's 'downfall' if Putin attempts to conquer all of Ukraine

President Donald Trump took to his social media platform on Sunday to criticize both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy amid Russia's escalated attacks on Ukraine.

Trump reiterated his close relationship with Putin but noted that "something has happened" which has made him "crazy!"

The president appeared to be referencing the Russian attacks on Ukraine overnight, stating they happened "for no reason at all."

President Donald Trump in Washington, May 8, 2025, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv, Ukraine, May 13, 2025 and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, Russia May 14, 2025.
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"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!" Trump wrote.

The president also criticized Zelenskyy for his comments on the war.

"Likewise, President Zelenskyy is doing his Country no favors by talking the way he does. Everything out of his mouth causes problems, I don't like it, and it better stop," Trump wrote.

-ABC News' Kelsey Walsh

May 25, 2025, 7:45 PM EDT

Trump says he's 'not happy' with Putin after Russia's attacks on Ukraine

While speaking with reporters in Washington, D.C., on Sunday night, President Donald Trump was asked about Russia’s overnight attacks on Ukraine.

Trump expressed his discontent with Russian President Vladimir Putin for killing people while they are in conversation and mentioned he is considering implementing more sanctions.

"I'm not happy with what Putin is doing. He's killing a lot of people, and I don't know what the hell happened to Putin. I've known him a long time. Always gotten along with him, but he's sending rockets into cities and killing people, and I don't like it at all," Trump said.

President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Mar. 13, 2025 and Russia's President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin in Moscow, Mar. 13, 2025.
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"We're in the middle of talking, and he's shooting rockets into Kiev and other cities. I don't like it at all," Trump added, going on to say he was "surprised" by the attacks.

Ukraine's air force said in a post to Telegram on Sunday that Russia launched a total of 367 "air attack vehicles" -- among them nine Iskander ballistic missiles, 56 cruise missiles, four guided air missiles and 298 attack drones -- at targets across the country.

The attack marks the fourth consecutive night during which Russia launched more than 100 missiles and drones into Ukraine, per Ukrainian air force figures.

The barrages came despite the beginning of a multi-day prisoner exchange process on Friday and ongoing U.S.-brokered peace talks.

Later, Trump was asked if he would consider more sanctions on Russia.

"Absolutely. He's killing a lot of people. I don't know what's wrong with him. What the hell happened to him, right? He's killing a lot of people and I'm not happy with that," Trump said.

-ABC News' Kelsey Walsh

May 25, 2025, 6:50 PM EDT

Trump extends deadline for 50% tariffs on EU to July 9

In a post to Truth Social on Sunday, President Donald Trump announced that he agreed to an extension on the 50% tariffs on the European Union.

The new deadline has been set for July 9, Trump said.

The president's decision came after a phone call with Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission.

President Donald Trump leaves after a meeting with EU officials at EU headquarters, on the sidelines of the NATO summit, in Brussels, May 25, 2017.
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"I received a call today from Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, requesting an extension on the June 1st deadline on the 50% Tariff with respect to Trade and the European Union," Trump wrote.

"I agreed to the extension -- July 9, 2025 -- It was my privilege to do so," he added.

May 25, 2025, 5:40 PM EDT

DHS Sec. Kristi Noem meets with Netanyahu in Jerusalem

Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at his office in Jerusalem on Sunday, according to a readout from Netanyahu's office.

"The Secretary of Homeland Security expressed great appreciation for the Prime Minister's policy of building the fence on the Egyptian border and conducting the war," the readout said.

The U.S.'s ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, also attended the meeting.

-ABC News' Jordana Miller

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