US President Donald Trump has sharply criticized former President Joe Biden’s handling of the Ukraine conflict, calling him “an embarrassment” and arguing that his mismanagement has led to unnecessary casualties. Trump’s remarks, made in an exclusive interview with the New York Post on February 8, have reignited debate over the Biden administration’s approach to the war, particularly its commitment to supporting Kyiv for “as long as it takes.”

During the interview, Trump claimed to have personally discussed the Ukraine conflict with Russian President Vladimir Putin, though the Kremlin has not confirmed these conversations. He asserted that he had a concrete plan to end the war quickly, stating, “I hope it’s fast. Every day people are dying.” However, he declined to provide specific details of his proposed solution.

Trump blamed Biden for the ongoing hostilities, contending that the war “never would have happened” had he been in office in 2022. “I always had a good relationship with Putin,” he said, emphasizing his ability to manage diplomatic ties with Moscow in contrast to Biden’s approach.

Trump’s comments align with his long-standing view that diplomacy and strong personal relationships with world leaders could have prevented the conflict. He has repeatedly asserted that Putin would not have invaded Ukraine if he had been in the White House,........

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