Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a scathing critique of U.S. President Joe Biden, accusing him of deliberately escalating the ongoing conflict to complicate efforts for a future peace agreement. Speaking at a press briefing, Putin suggested Biden’s actions are aimed at preventing the next U.S. administration—potentially led by Donald Trump—from resolving the situation smoothly.
“If President Biden thinks that by escalating the confrontation he does anything to prevent the future administration from easily getting out of this situation, maybe the future president will say it’s not me, it’s those lunatics who were in power before me,” Putin remarked, hinting at a calculated move to entrench U.S. involvement in the war.
Putin’s comments come as tensions between the two nations remain high, with Moscow and Washington trading accusations over their respective roles in prolonging the conflict. Former U.S. President Donald Trump, a frontrunner for the Republican nomination in the 2024 election, has repeatedly pledged to broker peace deals in global conflicts if re-elected.
The Kremlin’s remarks underscore the high stakes of U.S. domestic politics in shaping international relations. Analysts suggest the statement may also signal Putin’s strategic positioning ahead of potential leadership changes in the U.S.
The White House has yet to respond to Putin’s allegations, but Biden has maintained that the U.S. supports Ukraine’s sovereignty and seeks a just resolution to the conflict.
