After meeting with Zelensky, Trump hinted that Vladimir Putin “is confusing him”
In the world of politics, discussions and speculations about the internal and external games in the Kremlin have resurfaced, as former US President Donald Trump frankly expressed his views on the strategy of Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, suggesting that the Moscow leader aims to baffle him rather than achieve genuine peace in Ukraine. This occurred literally on the eve of an American visit and a joint meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during the funeral of the Pope in Rome, which was reflected in Trump's post on his Truth Social account. As reported by "European Pravda," Donald Trump, en route back to the United States from Italy—where solemn ceremonies and important diplomatic meetings took place, including with Zelensky—shared his perspective on the actions of the Kremlin, particularly regarding missile strikes on peaceful Ukrainian cities. According to him, at the moment, Russian leader Vladimir Putin does not have sufficient grounds to continue this destructive campaign, and this is likely evidence that Moscow is not seeking a peaceful resolution, but instead is using escalation as a means of psychological pressure. "I think Putin is just 'confusing me'—trying to hit, to demonstrate something to confuse everyone. Many think he just bombs Ukrainian towns and villages for no reason. It's an attempt to throw everyone off and to slow down the process of ending this war. On the other hand, we should seriously consider other measures, including 'banking' or 'secondary' sanctions, to force Russia to reduce efforts or even stop the conflict. Right now, a lot of people are dying, and there are no reasons for such brutality," Trump previously said, noting that the Kremlin intentionally loses all negotiations. Additionally, he returned to his own presidential history, criticizing previous Democrats and asserting that current events are the consequences of poor decisions made during the tenure of his political opponents. "This war is Sleepy Joe Biden's war, not mine. It would have been over from the first days if I were in the White House then. I'm just trying to make sense of the mess left by Obama and Biden—and I can't fathom how deep this chaos runs," Trump said, emphasizing that without his presidency, the situation could have been entirely different. What preceded these statements? Before the funeral of Pope Francis in Rome, a significant political meeting took place—including negotiations between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Donald Trump. The meeting occurred amid increasing pressure from Washington on Kyiv to accelerate the process of liberating Ukrainian territories from Russian forces. During his speech, Zelensky noted that the meeting with Trump has the potential to become a historically decisive event, not only for Ukraine but also for international security as a whole. The White House characterized this meeting as very productive and strategically significant. Thus, within the current geopolitical context, all efforts are focused on seeking diplomatic solutions and preventing further escalation of the conflict. Disinformation campaigns, psychological pressure, and sanctions are all elements of a complex game among major global players, where each move can alter the course of history. While public statements often pledge to defend the interests of their countries and peoples, real decisions remain highly uncertain—especially in light of new statements and hints from politicians like Donald Trump.