Putin just launched his biggest attack on Ukraine since this bloody war started. Russia fired 810 drones and missiles at innocent Ukrainian civilians on Sunday. At least two people died when Putin’s war machines hit a government building in Kyiv. This is what happens when America looks weak on the world stage.
The Ukrainian military shot down most of the Russian weapons before they could kill more people. But dozens of drones and missiles still got through Ukraine’s defenses. Apartment buildings were hit and first responders are digging through rubble looking for survivors. Putin is targeting families while they sleep in their own homes.
European Union leaders are angry and calling Putin’s attack “killing indiscriminately.” They say Russia is mocking diplomacy and breaking international law. But angry words from Europe won’t stop Putin’s killing machine. Only American strength and real consequences will make the Russian dictator think twice.
President Zelensky is begging for more air defense systems to protect his people. He says the world has the power to stop Putin but lacks the political will. This is a direct shot at weak Western leadership that keeps letting Putin get away with murder.
Putin picked this moment to escalate because he knows America is distracted and Europe is powerless. Dictators only understand one language and that’s strength. When America leads from behind, innocent people pay the price with their lives.
This massive attack proves Putin has no interest in real peace talks. He would rather bomb civilians than negotiate like a civilized leader. The only thing Putin respects is superior firepower pointed right at him.
Ukraine’s brave military performed amazingly by stopping most of Putin’s aerial assault. But they shouldn’t have to fight this war alone against a nuclear-armed bully. America should be leading the free world in stopping this madness once and for all.
Putin will keep escalating until someone with real power makes him stop. Weak diplomacy and strongly worded letters from Brussels won’t save Ukrainian children from Russian bombs. Only decisive American leadership can end Putin’s reign of terror.