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    Putin Claims Ukrainian Crisis Could Have Been Averted if Trump Won 2020 Election

    Putin Claims Ukrainian Crisis Could Have Been Averted if Trump Won 2020 Election

    Jan 24, 2025, 03:12 PM

    Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that the Ukrainian crisis, which emerged in 2022, might not have occurred if Donald Trump had won the 2020 U.S. presidential election. Putin's comments suggest that he believes the election was 'stolen' from Trump, implying that a different outcome could have prevented the conflict in Ukraine.

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    Will Donald Trump publicly respond to Putin's comments on the Ukraine crisis by March 31, 2025?

    Vladimir Putin•Ukrainian•Donald Trump•Putin•Trump•Ukraine
    Resolution / Starting Odds

    No • 50%

    Yes • 50%

    Public statements made by Donald Trump or coverage by major news outlets

    Will Russia formally acknowledge the 2020 U.S. election results by end of 2025?

    Will Russia formally acknowledge the 2020 U.S. election results by end of 2025?

    Vladimir Putin•Ukrainian•Donald Trump•Putin•Trump•Ukraine
    Resolution / Starting Odds

    Yes • 50%

    No • 50%

    Official statements from the Russian government or coverage by reputable international news agencies

    Will U.S. foreign policy towards Russia shift significantly by June 30, 2025?

    Will U.S. foreign policy towards Russia shift significantly by June 30, 2025?

    Vladimir Putin•Ukrainian•Donald Trump•Putin•Trump•Ukraine
    Resolution / Starting Odds

    No • 50%

    Yes • 50%

    Official announcements from the U.S. State Department or coverage by reputable news agencies

    What will be the EU's stance on Putin's 2020 U.S. election claims by April 30, 2025?

    What will be the EU's stance on Putin's 2020 U.S. election claims by April 30, 2025?

    Vladimir Putin•Ukrainian•Donald Trump•Putin•Trump•Ukraine
    Resolution / Starting Odds

    No official stance • 25%

    Mixed responses • 25%

    Support Putin's view • 25%

    Reject Putin's view • 25%

    Official statements from EU governments or coverage by major European news outlets

    What will be the outcome of a U.S.-Russia diplomatic meeting on Ukraine crisis by September 30, 2025?

    What will be the outcome of a U.S.-Russia diplomatic meeting on Ukraine crisis by September 30, 2025?

    Vladimir Putin•Ukrainian•Donald Trump•Putin•Trump•Ukraine
    Resolution / Starting Odds

    No meeting occurs • 25%

    Meeting occurs with resolution • 25%

    Other outcome • 25%

    Meeting occurs without resolution • 25%

    Official announcements from the U.S. or Russian governments or coverage by international news agencies

    What will be the U.S. Congressional response to Putin's claims on the 2020 election by end of 2025?

    What will be the U.S. Congressional response to Putin's claims on the 2020 election by end of 2025?

    Vladimir Putin•Ukrainian•Donald Trump•Putin•Trump•Ukraine
    Resolution / Starting Odds

    Other • 25%

    No action taken • 25%

    Resolution passed • 25%

    Investigation launched • 25%

    Official records from the U.S. Congress or media coverage