Has Trump’s response on Ukraine attack emboldened Putin?

As the conflict in Ukraine escalates, President Trump has criticized Russian leader Vladimir Putin after a staggering cyber and missile strike, marking Russia's largest since the war began three years ago, targeting hundreds of Ukrainian cities. Trump described Putin as "absolutely crazy" on social media, while Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned American silence, raising questions about whether this could signal a U.S. withdrawal from peace talks or if NATO allies might move toward moreaggressive measures to counter Moscow's stance. Experts suggest the situation is highly tense, with both sides weighing their next steps amid rising violence and international diplomacy challenges.