Trump warns ‘really bad things’ will happen to Putin as invasion ramps up

Former U.S. President Donald Trump warned Vladimir Putin that he’s “playing with fire,” in a Truth Social post, escalating verbal attacks between the two leaders. Trump claimed Putin’s recent missile strikes on Ukrainian civilian targets are evidence of him having “gone absolutely CRAZY.” In response, Russian state media and Kremlin‑aligned bots mocked Trump, labeling him a “clown” and suggesting he suffers from “dementia” or “bipolar disorder.” This marked a sudden turn from Russia’s previously restrained tone toward Trump, with the Kremlin’s spokesperson calling his remarks “emotional overload,” The Express has reported. Both sides continue trading barbs amid rising tensions.