Trump: Putin is ‘destroying’ Russia

“I think he should make a deal,” U.S. president says about the Kremlin chief. The war “is not making him look good.”

Russia's war on Ukraine has landed Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin in "big trouble," U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters on Monday.

"[Ukrainian President Volodymyr] Zelenskyy told me he wants to make a deal, I don’t know if Putin does … He might not. I think he should make a deal. I think he’s destroying Russia by not making a deal," Trump said in the Oval Office on the first day of his second presidency.

"I think, Russia is kinda in big trouble. You take a look at their economy, you take a look at their inflation in Russia. I got along with [Putin] great, I would hope he wants to make a deal," he added.

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On 20 Jan. 2025, US President Donald Trump, during his inauguration press statement, criticised Russian President Vladimir Putin for refusing to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine, stating that Putin was "destroying Russia". Trump claimed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was eager for a peace agreement, despite prior criticism of Zelensky. He highlighted Russia's economic struggles, including inflation, and expressed readiness to meet Putin, recalling their controversial 2018 summit. Russian President Putin welcomed dialogue but emphasised the need for a long-term peace respecting all regional interests. French President Macron and Turkish President Erdogan voiced scepticism about a swift resolution, with Macron advocating continued support for Ukraine to negotiate from strength. Reactions in Moscow and Ukraine varied, with some doubting Trump’s capacity to end the war but acknowledging his unpredictable nature.

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US President Donald Trump said Monday that Vladimir Putin was "destroying Russia" by not making a deal to end the war with Ukraine. "He should make a deal. I think he's destroying Russia by not making a deal," Trump told reporters on his return to the Oval Office.

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Putin ‘Destroying Russia’ by Refusing Ukraine Deal, Trump Says

U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that Russian President Vladimir Putin is "destroying Russia" by refusing to negotiate an end to the war with Ukraine.

"He should make a deal. I think he's destroying Russia by not making a deal," Trump told reporters upon returning to the Oval Office. "I think Russia's going to be in big trouble."

Trump also revealed plans to meet with Putin, noting their previous summit during his first term, which drew backlash after Trump appeared to accept Putin's claims over U.S. intelligence.

"I got along with him great. I would hope he wants to make a deal," the U.S. president said.

Acknowledging the prolonged conflict in Ukraine, Trump added: "He can't be thrilled he's not doing so well. I mean, he's grinding it out, but most people thought that war would have been over in about one week, and now you're into three years, right?"

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