Trump Slams Russia’s Missile Strikes During Peace Talks, Criticizes Obama and Biden Over Crimea, and Responds to Unrest at Home
In a recent media appearance, former U.S. President Donald Trump strongly criticized Russia’s decision to launch missile attacks while peace negotiations between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy were reportedly underway.
Trump expressed frustration at what he viewed as a deliberately provocative move by Moscow, accusing the Kremlin of undermining diplomatic progress at a critical time.
Ceasefire Negotiations and Crimea Dispute
Trump’s comments came as news emerged of a potential peace summit between the two wartime leaders, possibly taking place in Istanbul.
According to sources, President Putin suggested the meeting in an effort to prevent additional international sanctions, proposing a temporary 30-day ceasefire. Zelenskyy responded positively to the offer, expressing conditional willingness to engage in face-to-face talks.
While the Kremlin confirmed it would send representatives, it remained unclear whether President Putin himself would attend.
Amid speculation that U.S. officials were weighing a ceasefire proposal that would leave Crimea under Russian control and freeze current battle lines, President Zelenskyy firmly rejected the idea. He reiterated that the return of Crimea—a region annexed by Russia in 2014—remained a non-negotiable priority.
“Russia’s war against Ukraine and all of Europe began in Crimea, and it must end with its liberation,” Zelenskyy stated, echoing remarks he previously made in 2022.
Trump Blames Obama and Biden for Crimea
Weighing in on the Crimea issue, Trump criticized former Presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden for what he described as their failure to act when Russia seized the peninsula over a decade ago.
“Crimea was basically given away by Obama and Biden,” Trump said. “It’s been more than 10 years—why are we talking about it now? If Zelenskyy wants answers, he should ask Obama why they didn’t stop it. They just let it happen—without any resistance.”
Trump also positioned himself as a more assertive leader than his predecessors, claiming that during his presidency, America regained international respect. “There are no more games. We have real leadership now—something we didn’t have before.”
Response to Domestic Protests and National Guard Deployment
Turning to issues at home, Trump addressed the escalating anti-ICE demonstrations in Los Angeles. He condemned protesters who reportedly spat on law enforcement officers, calling such behavior “intolerable.” He also warned of potential legal consequences for individuals involved in confrontations with ICE agents.
Standing beside Secretary of State Marco Rubio in New Jersey, Trump defended his decision to deploy at least 2,000 National Guard troops to California. He confirmed that the Pentagon had placed an additional 500 Marines at Camp Pendleton on standby, ready to respond if protests intensified further.
In light of the civil unrest, Trump said he was considering invoking the Insurrection Act to restore order, citing growing aggression toward federal authorities and damage to public property. He also pointed to a known activist group believed to be organizing demonstrations in multiple cities across the state.
Conclusion
Donald Trump’s recent remarks reflect his ongoing critique of past administrations and his endorsement of a tougher approach to both international conflict and domestic unrest. He cast the Obama-Biden era as one of weakness—particularly regarding Crimea—while emphasizing his own record of strong leadership.
At home, his response to the Los Angeles protests suggests a readiness to use federal resources and military intervention to maintain law and order. As diplomatic tensions and civil dissent continue to make headlines, Trump’s assertive rhetoric aims to position him as a leader capable of commanding both global influence and domestic stability.