QtrendsTrump confirms he called Netanyahu 'crazy' and says the Israeli leader is complicating Iran peace talks. Iranian drones struck Kuwait's main airport, killing one and injuring dozens, testing a fragile ceasefire. Ukraine launched drone strikes on St. Petersburg's oil terminal hours before Putin's flagship economic forum opened, while Russia continues massive attacks on Kyiv.
President Trump publicly confirmed that he called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu 'crazy' during a phone conversation. Trump alleged that Netanyahu is making it harder to reach a peace deal with Iran. Despite the blunt language, Trump said the two leaders still maintain a working relationship. The comments add a rare public dimension to tensions between the two allies over how to approach Iran.
Iranian drones struck Kuwait's main international airport, killing one person and wounding dozens more. The attack represents the most serious test yet of a regional ceasefire believed to be under U.S. mediation. Reports indicate 63 people were injured in the strike on the airport facility. Trump said ceasefire talks are still ongoing despite the deadly incident.
Ukrainian drones struck an oil terminal in St. Petersburg just hours before the city was set to host Russia's flagship economic forum, often referred to as 'Putin's Davos'. The attack targeted key energy infrastructure deep inside Russian territory. Multiple news outlets confirmed the strikes hit the oil terminal and nearby refinery facilities. The timing of the attack was seen as a direct challenge to the Kremlin's showcase event.
Russia carried out another large-scale missile and drone attack on Kyiv, with NPR documenting the aftermath. The strikes hit civilian areas and critical infrastructure across the Ukrainian capital. This assault came on the same day Ukraine struck targets in St. Petersburg, underscoring the escalating nature of the conflict. The attack on Kyiv appears to be one of the heaviest bombardments of the city in recent weeks.