At their Alaska summit, Putin echoed Trump’s claim that the Ukraine invasion could have been avoided had Trump still been in the White House in 2022.
Putin Supports Trump’s Ukraine War Claim
At the joint press conference following the Trump-Putin summit in Alaska, Russian President Vladimir Putin endorsed Donald Trump’s assertion that the Ukraine conflict would not have erupted if Trump had been in the White House in 2022.
- Trump has long argued that his leadership could have prevented the Russia-Ukraine war.
- Putin agreed, saying he had warned President Joe Biden in 2022 against escalating the crisis.
Putin’s Remarks on Biden’s Role
Putin recalled his last interactions with Biden before the war broke out:
“I tried to convince my American colleague not to bring the situation to the point of no return. It was a big mistake,” he said.
He went on to stress that if Trump had been in power, the war “would not have started at all.”
Praise for Trump’s Leadership
Putin described his past relationship with Trump as “businesslike and trusting”, adding:
- Such rapport could help bring the conflict in Ukraine to an end sooner.
- Trump’s “friendly tone” during the Alaska summit signaled a chance to reset strained US-Russia ties.
Hints at a Second Summit
- Putin suggested that the next Trump-Putin meeting should take place in Moscow, expressing hope that Ukraine and Europe would not obstruct progress.
- Trump responded positively, saying, “I could see it possibly happening.”
No Concrete Peace Plan Yet
Although both leaders spoke warmly of their discussions, no breakthrough on Ukraine was announced.
- Trump claimed “great progress was made” in the talks, with only a few disagreements remaining.
- Putin said the two had reached an “understanding”, though details were not disclosed.
Key Takeaways
- Putin backed Trump’s repeated claim that the Ukraine war would not have started under his presidency.
- He criticized Biden for failing to prevent escalation in 2022.
- Both leaders expressed optimism about future talks, possibly in Moscow.
- Despite the positive tone, no peace deal or ceasefire was agreed upon.
The Alaska summit ended with warm words but no breakthrough, leaving the world watching closely. While Putin backed Trump’s claim that the war could have been avoided under his presidency, only future talks will reveal whether this renewed partnership can truly pave the way to peace in Ukraine.
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