Republican and Democratic senators condemned Putin for attacking Ukraine on Christmas, rejecting peace efforts and exposing GOP divisions over Trump’s Russia-friendly foreign policy.

Republican senators Thom Tillis, Jerry Moran, and John Barrasso joined Democrats in condemning Russian President Vladimir Putin as a “ruthless murderer” after Russia launched drone and missile attacks on Ukraine during Christmas, violating a truce proposal by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The bipartisan statement highlighted Putin’s rejection of peace efforts and continued aggression on a major religious holiday, signaling growing Senate concern over President Trump’s foreign policy approach, which critics say favors Russia. The senators’ rare alignment underscores a rift within the GOP over Ukraine, as Trump prepares to meet Zelensky at Mar-a-Lago to discuss a nearly complete 20-point peace plan, including security guarantees and territorial concessions, though Zelensky remains skeptical of Russia’s willingness to negotiate in good faith.