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Donald Trump raised eyebrows after he welcomed support from Vladimir Putin, saying: \u201cI like that he said that\u201d.<\/p>\n
The former President made the remarks in an interview with NBC, after the Russian despot hailed Trump\u2019s comments that he could end the \u201cUkrainian crisis\u201d.<\/p>\n
Speaking at the Eastern Economic Forum last week, Putin said: \u201cMr Trump says he will resolve all burning issues within several days, including the Ukrainian crisis.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe cannot help but feel happy about it.\u201d<\/p>\n
Trump smiled when he was asked about the comments in the new interview, taking them as vindication for his stance on the war.<\/p>\n
READ MORE <\/strong> Russia opens fire on own surrendering troops in horrific video after Ukraine win<\/strong><\/p>\n Speaking to NBC’s Kristen Walker, he said: \u201cI like that he said that. Because that means what I\u2019m saying is right.\u201d<\/p>\n Later, the host pushed the former President on what he would do to end the war in Ukraine, which he refused to answer directly.<\/p>\n Trump replied: \u201cIf I tell you exactly, I lose all my bargaining chips.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cI mean, you can\u2019t really say exactly what you\u2019re going to do.<\/p>\n \u201cBut I would say certain things to Putin. I would say certain things to Zelensky.\u201d<\/p>\n And when asked about claims Russian bombs had destroyed maternity wards, forces under Putin\u2019s command deliberately attacking civilians, and about the President being issued an arrest warrant for the abduction of Ukrainian children, Trump simply said: \u201cIt\u2019s all terrible.\u201d<\/p>\n Putin has also backed Trump as the former President faces 91 criminal charges over four cases, saying it shows the \u201crottenness\u201d of US politics.<\/p>\n During a Q&A session in Vladivostok, the Russian leader said: \u201cEverything happening to Trump is political persecution of a political rival. That\u2019s what it is.<\/p>\n \u201cAnd this is happening before the eyes of the United States public and entire world.<\/p>\n \u201cAs for the persecution of Trump, I believe that everything happening at the moment is good.<\/p>\n \u201cBecause it demonstrates the rottenness of the American political system, which cannot pretend to teach others about democracy.\u201d<\/p>\n We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/78\/590x\/secondary\/Donald-trump-russia-putin-like-that-ukraine-2-4964073.jpg?r=1694950452389\")
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