Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed that the war in Ukraine may not have occurred if President Donald Trump had remained in office after the 2020 election. In an interview with Russian media, Putin suggested that Trump’s leadership could have prevented the situation from escalating into a full-scale conflict.
Putin described Trump as a pragmatic leader who understands how to negotiate effectively. He expressed confidence that, had Trump stayed in power, the United States would have approached the situation differently, potentially avoiding the crisis that erupted in 2022.
🚨🔥MASSIVE BREAKING: Putin says the Ukraine war NEVER would have started if the 2020 election wasn’t STOLEN from Trump.
“If the victory wasn't stolen from him in 2020, maybe the Ukrainian crisis that arose in 2022 would never have appeared.”
pic.twitter.com/KZncrFDpk2— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) January 24, 2025
Despite Putin’s remarks, tensions between Russia and the West remain high. Russian officials have criticized the continued military assistance provided to Ukraine, arguing that Western nations are prolonging the war by supplying weapons and financial support.
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President Donald Trump has been vocal about his belief that the war could have been prevented under his watch. In a recent post on Truth Social, Trump warned of economic measures against Russia, including tariffs and sanctions, if a peace deal is not reached soon.
Vladimir Putin said, there would be no war happening right now between Russia and Ukraine, if President Trump would’ve won in 2020.
What is your honest opinion of Russia and Vladimir Putin? pic.twitter.com/Z4xQcuj8i2
— Independents For Trump (@indyfor45th47th) January 25, 2025
Ukraine responded by insisting that any negotiations regarding the conflict must include European nations. President Volodymyr Zelensky’s administration stressed that the war cannot be resolved through discussions limited to the US and Russia alone.
BREAKING: Putin reportedly open to ceasefire discussions with Ukraine if negotiations are led by Trump. pic.twitter.com/4HAhRrzTfL
— Leading Report (@LeadingReport) November 20, 2024
Russian authorities have previously stated that efforts to reach a peace agreement in the past were hindered by pressure from Western governments, which they claim influenced Ukraine’s stance on diplomatic talks.
BREAKING: Vladimir Putin says he's ready to discuss peace in Ukraine with President Trump.
Weird I was told Trump would start WW3 🤔pic.twitter.com/Vt08k2clvB
— TaraBull (@TaraBull808) January 20, 2025
