Former US President Donald Trump has made a bold assertion, claiming that Russian President Vladimir Putin would never have launched the invasion of Ukraine had he remained in the White House. Trump's remarks come as tensions between Russia and the West continue to escalate, with recent reports of Russian nuclear submarines patrolling near NATO waters.
Trump's Critique of Biden's Leadership
In a recent statement, Trump lambasted the Biden administration's handling of the Ukraine crisis, suggesting that his own "tough stance" on Russia would have deterred Putin from military aggression. "He knew not to mess with us when I was president," Trump declared.
Growing Concerns Over Nuclear Posturing
Meanwhile, security analysts are raising alarms over Russia's deployment of nuclear-capable submarines in strategic locations. This move is seen as a direct challenge to NATO's eastern flank, further complicating diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict.
International Reactions
European leaders have expressed mixed reactions to Trump's comments, with some dismissing them as political posturing while others acknowledge the need for stronger Western unity against Russian expansionism. The White House has yet to issue an official response.
As the war in Ukraine approaches its third year, questions about alternative leadership approaches continue to fuel political debates on both sides of the Atlantic.
