Putin Praises Trump’s Efforts for Peace Amid Nobel Controversy and Global Arms Race

In a rare moment of praise, Russian President Vladimir Putin publicly acknowledged former U.S. President Donald Trump’s substantial work toward resolving some of the world’s most enduring conflicts. Speaking from Dushanbe, Putin emphasized that while he does not decide Nobel Peace Prize winners, Trump is actively trying to broker peace in regions fraught with decades-long strife."He is definitely working on these issues," Putin stated, pointing specifically to the Middle East as a critical example where Trump's involvement was notable. This recognition comes even as the Nobel Peace Prize for 2025 was awarded to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado —...