Trump Warns Putin Against 'Playing with Fire' Amid Ongoing Russia-Ukraine War
Washington, May 28 – Former US President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Russian President Vladimir Putin, stating that he is “playing with fire” amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. As per agency report, Trump’s remarks come at a time when there is little indication of the war de-escalating or reaching a resolution soon.
In a post on his Truth Social platform on Tuesday, Trump wrote that Putin does not realize the severity of the situation. “If it weren’t for me, very bad things would have already happened with Russia — and I mean really bad things. He is playing with fire,” Trump stated, hinting at his perceived role in averting further escalation during his presidency.
According to Xinhua news agency, Trump had earlier launched scathing remarks against both President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday. Speaking to reporters before boarding Air Force One in Morristown, New Jersey, Trump expressed dissatisfaction with Putin’s recent actions, stating, “I’m not happy with what Putin is doing. I don’t know what’s gotten into him.”
Later that evening, Trump intensified his criticism through another Truth Social post, claiming that Putin had gone “completely crazy.” He didn’t spare Zelensky either, commenting that the Ukrainian leader was “not doing his country any good” and criticizing the tone of his recent statements. These remarks were in response to Zelensky’s public frustration over the perceived silence of the United States regarding recent Russian attacks.
The Trump camp has also signaled a potential withdrawal from the faltering diplomatic efforts to broker a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, citing frustration with the lack of progress.
Reacting to Trump’s fiery statements, Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of Russia’s Security Council, responded on social media Tuesday, warning that Trump’s rhetoric about “really bad things” and “playing with fire” could point to a catastrophic outcome. “There’s only one truly bad thing I know — World War III. I hope Trump understands that,” Medvedev posted.
The exchange underscores rising global tensions as the Russia-Ukraine war drags on with no end in sight, and as political leaders continue to trade barbs on international platforms.
