Trump called Putin's opening moves against Ukraine “genius” and “very savvy”
Reporting and findings
- reported
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
Summary and current status
The reported remarks preceded Russia's full-scale invasion; they are not a legal classification.
People and organizations
- 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