Trump: Russia’s attempt to conquer Ukraine would lead to its own collapse

U.S. President Donald Trump issued a stark warning regarding Russian President Vladimir Putin’s aggressive actions in Ukraine, suggesting that any attempt to conquer the Ukraine could result in the collapse of Russia.

Trump’s comments came in a post on Truth Social on Sunday, May 25, 2025, where he also launched criticism at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Trump began his remarks by reflecting on his historically cordial relationship with Putin but noted a significant and troubling shift in the Russian leader’s behavior.

“I’ve always had a very good relationship with Vladimir Putin of Russia, but something has happened to him.

He has gone absolutely CRAZY!” Trump wrote.

He reiterated a long-held belief that Putin’s true objective has always been full control of Ukraine, not just a portion.

“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!”

These comments followed a weekend of escalated violence in Ukraine, during which Russian forces carried out their most intense aerial assaults in three years.

On Saturday and into Sunday, Ukraine endured a second consecutive night of heavy drone and missile attacks.

Ukrainian officials reported that Moscow launched a staggering 298 drones and 69 missiles in coordinated waves across various targets in the country.

The strikes claimed the lives of at least 12 people, including three children.

Responding to the escalation, former U.S. President Joe Biden expressed surprise at the increased Russian aggression, particularly in light of ongoing American efforts to mediate a ceasefire.

When asked by a journalist if he was considering tougher measures, Biden said he was “very surprised” by Putin’s decision to ramp up the attacks.

He also strongly hinted at the possibility of imposing new sanctions.

“Absolutely,” he responded when questioned about further punitive actions against Russia.

“He’s killing a lot of people. What the hell happened to him?”

Amid these developments, Trump criticized Zelenskyy for what he described as inflammatory rhetoric.

He accused the Ukrainian president of exacerbating tensions rather than helping to resolve them.

“Zelenskyy is doing his Country no favors by talking the way he does,” Trump said in his Truth Social post.

“Everything out of his mouth causes problems, I don’t like it, and it better stop.”

Earlier that same day, Zelenskyy had condemned what he referred to as “the silence of America” following the devastating airstrikes.

He called for increased international pressure on Russia, arguing that each new attack should be sufficient grounds for imposing more sanctions.

“Every such terrorist Russian strike is reason enough for new sanctions against Russia,” he insisted.

In the backdrop of this intensified conflict, Trump has consistently claimed before his second coming, that if re-elected, he could end the war in Ukraine within 24 hours.

However, the ferocity and scale of the latest Russian bombardments cast doubt on his assertion that Putin is genuinely interested in pursuing peace.

The timing of the attacks added to the distress in Ukraine, as they coincided with Kyiv Day, a national holiday observed on the last Sunday in May.

Instead of celebrations, the day began with citizens seeking shelter in metro stations, basements, and bunkers.

This highlighted the toll the war continues to take on civilian life.

Meanwhile, Ukraine, along with its European partners, has been pushing hard for a 30-day ceasefire.

Ukraine hopes it would serve as a preliminary step toward broader peace negotiations.

But these diplomatic efforts suffered a setback when Trump declined to support additional sanctions on Russia after Moscow refused to agree to an immediate halt to hostilities.

This was something the Ukrainian government had been urgently advocating.

Andriy Yermak, chief of staff to President Zelenskyy, took to Telegram to voice his frustration, emphasizing the need for external pressure.

“Without pressure, nothing will change,” he wrote.

“Russia and its allies will only build up forces for such murders in western countries.

“Moscow will fight as long as it has the ability to produce weapons.”

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