Putin: “the war with Ukraine would never have started if the election had not been stolen from Trump in 2020.”
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Putin: “ the war with Ukraine would never have started if the election had not been stolen from Trump in 2020.” pic.twitter.com/2HBJ4E6O5x
In a striking assertion, Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that the ongoing conflict with Ukraine would not have erupted if Donald Trump had been the President of the United States at the time. This statement was made during an interview with Rossiya TV correspondent Pavel Zarubin, where Putin discussed the implications of U.S. leadership on international relations, particularly concerning the Ukrainian crisis.
Putin’s Statements:
Putin suggested that the outcome of the 2020 U.S. presidential election directly influenced events leading to the war in Ukraine. He posited that under Trump’s administration, the situation in Ukraine might have been handled differently, potentially avoiding the current conflict. This comment was interpreted by some as an endorsement of Trump’s foreign policy or at least an acknowledgment that his approach could have deterred military action by Russia.
Trump’s Perspective:
Echoing Putin’s sentiments, Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed that the invasion of Ukraine by Russia would not have taken place had he been in office. Trump attributes this to his administration’s perceived strength and unpredictability. He has suggested that he could resolve the conflict swiftly, often mentioning a timeframe like “24 hours,” although without providing specific strategies for achieving such an outcome.