Former U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified his criticism of Russian President Vladimir Putin, accusing him of aggressive posturing and provocative actions on the global stage—particularly regarding the ongoing war in Ukraine.
In a recent post on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump issued a stern warning to Putin, emphasizing the potential consequences of his military actions.
“What Vladimir Putin doesn’t understand is that if it weren’t for me, very bad things would have already happened to Russia—and I mean very bad things,” Trump wrote, implying that his leadership helped prevent major escalation during his time in office.
He went on to claim that his presence in international politics was crucial in averting a larger regional confrontation, accusing Putin of “playing with fire” through his aggressive stance and latest military maneuvers in Ukraine.
This statement comes at a particularly tense moment in U.S.-Russia relations, as the United States and its allies closely monitor Moscow’s activities in Eastern Europe.
