‘I have a great relationship with him’: Trump says Maduro-style operation against Putin ‘not necessary’. File image/Reuters
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Firstpost10-01-2026, 16:31

Trump: No Maduro-style operation against Putin, Cites 'Great Relationship'

  • President Trump ruled out a Maduro-style military operation against Russian President Vladimir Putin, despite a recent US operation in Venezuela.
  • Trump stated he has a "great relationship" with Putin, playing down suggestions of a similar mission.
  • He expressed disappointment over the ongoing Ukraine war, which began in 2022, and its human and economic costs.
  • Putin faces an ICC arrest warrant for alleged war crimes in Ukraine, complicating diplomatic efforts.
  • The US operation in Venezuela captured former president Nicolas Maduro and his wife on federal drug-trafficking charges.

Why It Matters: Trump dismisses military action against Putin, emphasizing their good relationship despite the Ukraine war.

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