
Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed that the ongoing Ukraine war would not have happened if President Donald Trump had not lost the 2020 election. Speaking to Russian state media, Putin alleged that the conflict, which began in 2022, could have been avoided under Trump’s leadership.
Putin described Trump as an intelligent and pragmatic leader, emphasizing that Russia remains open to discussions about the war. He suggested that if Trump had remained in office, the crisis would not have escalated to its current state.
🚨🔥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
The comments come at a time when Russia continues to criticize Western countries for supplying military aid to Ukraine. Russian officials argue that these actions prevent meaningful diplomatic efforts, calling the Ukrainian government “illegitimate.”
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President Donald Trump, in response, reiterated his long-standing belief that the war could have been prevented under his leadership. On Truth Social, he warned of significant economic penalties for Russia if a peace deal is not reached soon. He suggested imposing tariffs and sanctions on Russian goods entering the US.
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
Ukrainian officials, however, rejected any negotiations that exclude European allies. President Volodymyr Zelensky’s office stated that any peace process must involve all parties affected by the war, not just the US and Russia.
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
During his campaign, Trump frequently claimed he could have ended the war within a short period. Now, as his administration takes shape, speculation grows about whether his approach will lead to progress toward a ceasefire.
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
Sources in Moscow previously suggested that earlier peace efforts were disrupted by outside influences. Russian authorities have argued that Western nations pressured Ukraine to reject proposed peace agreements.