
Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed that the war in Ukraine might not have taken place if President Donald Trump had not lost the 2020 election. In a recent interview, Putin argued that the conflict, which began in 2022, could have been avoided under Trump’s leadership.
Putin stated that if Trump had remained president, the crisis in Ukraine “might not have happened.” He described Trump as a practical leader and expressed optimism about the potential for negotiations with the current US administration.
🚨🔥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
Putin’s remarks followed continued criticism from Moscow regarding Western military support for Ukraine. Russian authorities have accused Western governments of prolonging the war by supplying arms to Ukrainian forces and refusing to consider peace efforts.
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President Donald Trump, now in his second term, has reiterated that he could have ended the war quickly had he been in charge at the time. He recently posted on Truth Social, warning Russia of severe economic penalties if a resolution is not reached, including tariffs and sanctions targeting Russian exports.
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’s leadership pushed back against Putin’s claims, with President Volodymyr Zelensky’s office asserting that any peace talks must include European nations and cannot be limited to US and Russian negotiations 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
Previous attempts at peace discussions were reportedly derailed by international pressure. Russian officials allege that Ukraine had initially signaled a willingness to negotiate, but external influences discouraged any settlement efforts.
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