Putin claims the Ukraine crisis might have been avoided if Trump had won in 2020, emphasizing Russia’s openness to talks and critiquing US sanctions under Biden.
Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested the Ukraine crisis of 2022 might not have occurred if Donald Trump had been reelected in 2020.
Speaking to Russia's Rossiya 1 TV channel, Putin said Russia remains open to peace talks on Ukraine and has never refused contact with the US administration, though the previous one chose not to engage.
Putin described his relationship with Trump as "strictly business-like, yet pragmatic and trust-based," adding, "I cannot but agree with him that if he had been president, if his victory had not been stolen from him in 2020, then maybe there would not have been the Ukraine crisis that broke out in 2022." He noted Trump had imposed many sanctions on Russia during his presidency, a decision Putin believes was not beneficial for either nation.
Putin criticized the Biden administration for imposing additional sanctions, arguing they weakened the US dollar’s global position. "We did not refuse to use the US dollar. The previous administration prevented us from using it as a unit of payment," he stated.
On Ukraine, Putin emphasized Russia's willingness for dialogue but highlighted obstacles, such as an executive order from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy prohibiting talks. "How can talks be resumed now that they have been outlawed?" Putin asked, urging Ukraine's financial backers to pressure Zelenskyy to act.
Putin expressed hope for constructive engagement with the US on strategic stability, economic issues, and energy production, emphasizing mutual benefits from balanced energy prices. He remained skeptical about Trump’s earlier threats of additional sanctions, doubting Trump would harm the US economy.
"It makes sense for us to meet based on the realities of today... We are ready to do that. But, again, this, first of all, depends on the decisions and choices of the current US administration," Putin concluded.
The third Turkish-owned vessel has departed the Persian Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz, Transport Minister Abdulkadir Uraloğlu said on Monday....
A gunfight with police outside the Israeli consulate in Istanbul’s Beşiktaş district left at least one attacker dead and two others in...
Iran said on Monday it wanted a lasting end to the war with the U.S. and Israel, and pushed back against p...
Construction has begun on a major new solar power project in Xizang, as China continues to expand its renewable energy capacity and push towards a ...
Trade between Georgia and Azerbaijan is on the rise, but business leaders say the current figures fall short of what the two neighbours could achie...
Ukraine has regained control of 480 sq. km (185 sq. miles) of territory in the southeastern and eastern parts of the front since late January, its Army Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said, adding that Russia was continuing its spring offensive.
Russia’s Defence Ministry said its forces had taken full control of the Luhansk region in eastern Ukraine, suggesting they had seized a small remaining area that had stayed beyond their reach since 2022.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he talked about a possible security partnership on Sunday with Jordan's King Abdullah over defending against drone attacks amid rising tensions over the Iran conflict.
Two months after Indian negotiators worked in January to secure relief from punitive U.S. tariffs on the country’s exports and New Delhi moved to cut back its purchases of Russian crude oil, India and Russia are stepping up their energy ties once again, according to Reuters.
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday told reporters that Iran could be taken out in one night, "and that night might be tomorrow night," warning Tehran it had to make a deal by Tuesday night or face wider bombing raids.
The crew of Artemis II mission are entering a pivotal phase of their journey, as they prepare to swing around the Moon and head back towards Earth. Now on the fifth day of their 10-day mission, the four astronauts are already witnessing views no human has ever seen.
A new proposal to end hostilities between the United States and Iran could come into effect as soon as Monday, potentially reopening the vital Strait of Hormuz, a source familiar with the plan said on Monday.
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Iran's "whole civilisation" on Tuesday in a post on social media. Meanwhile, the UN failed to reach an agreemement on a resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, after China and Russia used their vetoes.
Oil prices rose sharply on Monday as fears deepened over potential supply shortages caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, unsettling global energy markets and the row over the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns for consumers and businesses alike.
Construction has begun on a major new solar power project in Xizang, as China continues to expand its renewable energy capacity and push towards a greener future.
U.S. Vice-President J.D. Vance began a visit to Budapest on Tuesday by praising Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who faces a closely contested parliamentary election on Sunday.
A gunfight with police outside the Israeli consulate in Istanbul’s Beşiktaş district left at least one attacker dead and two others injured, according to Turkish authorities, prompting a major police response on Tuesday (7 April).
A train driver has died and several passengers have been injured after a high-speed train collided with an army lorry carrying military equipment at a level crossing in northern France on Tuesday morning (7 April), the local prefecture and railway operators said in separate statements.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has ordered the accelerated development of a “new energy system” to safeguard national energy security, as the ongoing Iran conflict continues to trigger severe global energy shocks.
You can download the AnewZ application from Play Store and the App Store.
What is your opinion on this topic?
Leave the first comment