Former President Donald Trump expressed disappointment in Russian President Vladimir Putin, stating that he had let him down and issuing a grave warning about the potential for a global conflict. Trump believed that resolving the Ukraine conflict, given his relationship with Putin, would be relatively simple compared to other ongoing disputes. However, he acknowledged feeling let down by Putin, emphasizing the seriousness of the situation by suggesting it could escalate into a world war.
In response to Trump’s remarks, UK Labour leader Keir Starmer praised Europe’s efforts to support Ukraine, highlighting British and French military involvement in collaboration with the US. Trump also acknowledged the potential severity of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, suggesting it could have escalated into a third world war due to Putin’s actions, which he attributed to a lack of respect for US leadership.
Trump criticized Putin for initiating the conflict and expressed regret over the loss of life, particularly among Russian soldiers. He claimed that under his presidency, the war would not have occurred and emphasized his commitment to resolving the conflict to prevent further casualties. Trump reiterated his belief that Putin’s actions were influenced by a lack of respect for US leadership, emphasizing the need to address the conflict for the sake of those affected.