Former US president with controversial reaction to Ukraine's successes against Russia

Former US President Donald Trump has described the massive drone strike by Ukraine against strategic Russian airbases as "strong" and even "cool", according to information from his trusted sources. However, Trump has expressed concern that this demonstration of Ukrainian power could derail his diplomatic efforts to "stop the war". Trump sees Kyiv's actions as a threat to the balance of nuclear deterrence in the region.

In private conversations, Trump has clearly shown admiration for the Ukrainian operation, which he describes as "quite strong" and "cool". One of his advisers even compares it to a "Chihuahua inflicting serious damage on a much larger dog" - referring to Ukraine against Russia. At the same time, Trump shares that he has spoken with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who has assured him that Moscow will respond "decisively". The former US president describes the conversation as "good, but not one that will lead to immediate peace".

Since the beginning of the year, Trump has been trying to position himself as a mediator capable of bringing about a ceasefire in Ukraine - a position that earns him domestic political dividends. But the latest Ukrainian military success reveals the weakness of this rhetoric - Ukraine is not just surviving, but systematically undermining Russia's ability to wage war.

Trump's reaction is reminiscent of his usual style: to admire strength, even when it contradicts his own public positions. Behind the words about a "peaceful mission" lies the reality that Ukraine is waging a war for survival, and the attack on Russian strategic bombers is not a provocation, but a logical military action in response to Russian aggression. The true pressure for victory and peace continues to come from Ukraine itself.