Trump warns Russia’s Putin is ‘playing with fire’
President Donald Trump took to social media on Tuesday to assert that his actions have prevented “really bad things” from happening to Russia, cautioning Russian President Vladimir Putin that he is “playing with fire.” Trump’s remarks were made in a post on Truth Social, where he stated, “What Vladimir Putin doesn’t realize is that if it weren’t for me, lots of really bad things would have already happened to Russia, and I mean REALLY BAD. He’s playing with fire!”
In response to Trump’s comments, Dmitry Medvedev, the deputy chairman of the Security Council of Russia and former Russian president, posted on social media, addressing the issue. Medvedev wrote, “Regarding Trump’s words about Putin ‘playing with fire’ and ‘really bad things’ happening to Russia. I only know of one REALLY BAD thing — WWIII. I hope Trump understands this!”
Trump’s recent rhetoric towards Putin comes as he has been attempting to facilitate peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. In a separate post on Truth Social, Trump criticized both Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He expressed concern over Putin’s actions in Ukraine, stating, “He has gone absolutely CRAZY! He is needlessly killing a lot of people, and I’m not just talking about soldiers.” Trump also accused Putin of targeting cities in Ukraine with missiles and drones, warning that such actions could lead to the downfall of Russia.
Notably, Trump did not spare Zelenskyy from criticism, stating, “Everything out of his mouth causes problems, I don’t like it, and it better stop.” Despite his efforts, Trump has yet to achieve his goal of ending the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
In a tweet on Monday, Zelenskyy highlighted the ongoing attacks by Russia, noting the use of drones and cruise missiles against Ukrainian cities. He emphasized the need for international support to halt the attacks and achieve lasting peace in the region.
As tensions escalate, it remains to be seen how the situation will unfold. The conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues to draw international attention, with calls for diplomatic solutions and efforts to prevent further bloodshed.
The author of this article, Alex Nitzberg, is a writer for Fox News Digital, providing insights and updates on the latest developments in global affairs.
