
Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested that the ongoing war in Ukraine could have been avoided if President Donald Trump had not lost the 2020 election. In a recent interview, Putin claimed that Trump’s presence in the White House would have prevented the conflict from developing.
According to Putin, Trump’s leadership style and negotiation skills could have led to a different outcome. He referred to Trump as a “smart” and “pragmatic” leader and expressed Russia’s readiness to engage in diplomatic talks regarding Ukraine.
🚨🔥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
Meanwhile, Russian officials continue to criticize Western nations for their involvement in the conflict. They argue that ongoing military support to Ukraine has hindered any meaningful peace efforts and accuse Western leaders of backing what they call an “illegitimate” government in Kyiv.
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Let's go, @DavidSacks! 🚀🌕pic.twitter.com/e8hvwHZTEW
— KanekoaTheGreat (@KanekoaTheGreat) January 23, 2025
President Donald Trump recently reiterated his position that the war could have been stopped before it began. He posted on Truth Social, warning Russia that without a peace agreement, severe economic actions such as tariffs and sanctions would be imposed on Russian exports to the U.S.
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
In response, Ukrainian officials made it clear that peace discussions cannot move forward without input from European allies. President Volodymyr Zelensky’s office emphasized that Ukraine would not engage in negotiations without broader international involvement.
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
Reports have surfaced suggesting that early peace efforts were derailed by Western influence. Russian officials allege that Ukraine was initially willing to negotiate but was pressured by foreign governments to abandon potential agreements.
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