In a startling revelation, Russian President Vladimir Putin has claimed that former US President Donald Trump could have ended the war in Ukraine within just 24 days had he been re-elected in 2020. The assertion, made during a recent Kremlin briefing, has sent shockwaves through diplomatic circles.
Kremlin's Controversial Claims
According to unnamed Kremlin officials, Putin believes Trump's 'unconventional approach' to diplomacy would have allowed for a rapid resolution to the ongoing conflict. 'The dynamics would have been completely different,' a source close to the Russian leadership stated.
Timing Raises Eyebrows
The comments come at a sensitive moment in US-Russia relations, with:
- Ongoing tensions over Ukraine
- Upcoming US elections
- Increasing Western military support for Kyiv
Expert Reactions
Political analysts remain divided on the Kremlin's motives for making such claims now. Some suggest it's an attempt to influence US domestic politics, while others see it as part of Moscow's ongoing information warfare strategy.
As the war in Ukraine approaches its third year, these latest remarks from the Kremlin are certain to fuel further debate about international diplomacy and the complex relationship between Washington and Moscow.
