In an interview, Russian President Vladimir Putin supported Donald Trump's claim that the Ukraine conflict could have been avoided if he had been president in 2022. Putin praised Trump as a pragmatic leader and criticized Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's refusal to negotiate with Moscow. He emphasized the need for talks on various issues, including nuclear arms control, while also highlighting the negative impact of sanctions on U.S. interests. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov reiterated that the conflict is linked to security concerns rather than oil prices. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)