Russian President Vladimir Putin recently made a statement suggesting that the crisis in Ukraine might have been avoided if former US President Donald Trump had been in power. Putin expressed his willingness to engage in discussions with the current US President regarding the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Putin echoed Trump's previous claims that the war in Ukraine would not have occurred during his presidency. This marks the first time Putin has publicly supported this notion, while also reiterating Trump's unfounded allegations of election fraud in the 2020 US presidential election.
During a televised interview, Putin stated, 'I can't help but agree with (Trump) that if his victory had not been stolen in 2020, then maybe there would not have been the crisis in Ukraine that arose in 2022.' This statement comes in the wake of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, which Putin authorized.
Trump has previously claimed that he could end the war in Ukraine within a day but has assigned his special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, Keith Kellogg, a 100-day timeline to find a resolution. Despite Trump's assertions, the current administration has not unveiled a concrete plan for achieving peace in Ukraine.
Trump recently mentioned that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed a desire to negotiate and find a solution, suggesting that Putin should also be inclined to reach an agreement. Putin responded by stating that Russia is open to negotiations on the Ukrainian issue and emphasized their readiness to engage in talks.
Putin also indicated his willingness to meet with Trump, stating that Russia is always open to such discussions. He downplayed Trump's threat of imposing new sanctions on Moscow, expressing doubt that such actions would be taken given their potential impact on the American economy.
These developments come amidst escalating tensions between Russia and the US over the conflict in Ukraine, with both leaders expressing a willingness to engage in dialogue to address the crisis.
