Russia Might Not Have Invaded Ukraine if Trump Had Been President, Putin Says
Russia,Politics,Donald Trump,Ukraine War,2020 Election
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday that he was ready to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss the war in Ukraine, which he said might not have started had Trump not lost the “stolen” 2020 election.
“It’s certainly better that we meet and, based on current realities, discuss calmly all areas of interest to both the U.S. and Russia,” Putin said during an interview with state TV journalist Pavel Zarubin.
“We’re ready,” Putin said, adding that he and Trump might find “common ground” on addressing strategic security and economic issues.
AllSides Picks
Misinformation Watch
Misinformation Watch: Was Zelenskyy’s Plane ‘Almost Hit’ by a Drone in Moldova?
Andy Gorel
September 12th, 2026
Red Blue Translator
U.S.S.R.
Headline Roundup
Macklemore Kicked Off Ed Sheeran Tour for Saying 'Free Palestine' During Show
September 16th, 2026
Announcement
Everything You Need to Research Your 2026 Ballot, All in One Place
AllSides Staff
September 14th, 2026
