Trump called Putin's opening moves against Ukraine “genius” and “very savvy”
Entities and roles
- Vladimir PutinRussian president praised in the remarks
- Donald J. Trumpformer president praising Putin's moves
Relationships in this file
- Donald J. Trumppraised Putin's opening moves against UkraineVladimir Putin
Claims and evidence
- factreported
ABC News reported Trump calling Putin's recognition and deployment moves in eastern Ukraine “genius” and “very savvy.”
- ABC News: As Putin eyes Ukraine invasion, Trump praises his actions as 'genius'Reported radio interview remarks