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Putin ready to negotiate with Trump on Ukraine war, says 'conflict was avoidable' | VIDEO

Speaking on the matter, Putin remarked that the conflict could have been avoided altogether if Trump had secured victory in the 2020 U.S. presidential election. He emphasized that dialogue with Trump might pave the way for a resolution to the crisis.

Edited By: Nitin Kumar @Niitz1 Moscow Published : Jan 24, 2025 21:41 IST, Updated : Jan 25, 2025 7:05 IST
Russian President Vladimir Putin
Image Source : AP/FILE PHOTO Russian President Vladimir Putin during a meeting.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed his willingness to hold talks with former US President Donald Trump to address the ongoing Ukraine conflict. Speaking to a reporter from Russian state TV on Friday, Putin reiterated, "We have always said, and I want to emphasise this once again, that we are ready for these negotiations on Ukrainian issues."

Praises for Trump’s leadership style

Putin described Trump as "pragmatic" and "smart," stating he did not believe the former US president would take measures to lower global oil prices to harm Russia. "He is not only a smart person, but a pragmatic person," Putin said, adding that extreme oil price fluctuations were harmful to both the Russian and American economies.

Could the war have been averted?

Putin suggested that the 2022 Ukraine crisis, which saw Moscow launch a full-scale military offensive, might have been avoided if Trump had been U.S. president at the time.

Ukraine warns against exclusion from talks

Meanwhile, Kyiv issued a strong warning against any negotiations on Ukraine between the US and Russia that do not include Ukraine and Europe. Andriy Yermak, head of Ukraine’s presidential office, stated on Telegram, "He (Putin) wants to negotiate the fate of Europe – without Europe. And he wants to talk about Ukraine without Ukraine. This is not going to happen."

Yermak emphasised that Putin must "come back to reality," asserting that decisions on Ukraine cannot be made without its involvement. The remarks highlight Kyiv’s insistence on being a key player in any discussions regarding its sovereignty and future

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