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Trump Vows to End Ukraine War Before Re-election, Highlights Strong Relationship with Putin

Oct 15, 2024, 02:21 AM

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has emphasized his positive relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin, stating that he "gets along very well" with Putin. Speaking at an event in Pennsylvania on October 14, Trump claimed that during his presidency, he dissuaded Putin from invading Ukraine by telling him, "You're not going in." He suggested that Ukraine was "the apple of [Putin's] eye" and that he fully understood the situation. Trump vowed to restore relations with Russia and asserted that Putin only invaded Ukraine because of President Joe Biden's leadership. He also promised to end the war before being re-elected.