"The best way to predict the future is to create it." — Peter Drucker
Tensions have escalated between Russia and the West yet again, as Russian officials responded with astonishment to scathing comments made by former US President Donald Trump. In a recent statement, Trump referred to Russian President Vladimir Putin as “crazy,” holding him responsible for the ongoing bloodshed in Ukraine. “He is needlessly killing a lot of people,” Trump remarked, expressing a rare critique of his once-allied counterpart.
The Kremlin, seemingly taken aback by Trump’s remarks, offered an unusual explanation, claiming that the former President’s words caused an “emotional overload.” Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova went further, suggesting that Trump’s comment was part of a Western plot to undermine Russia’s image. Zakharova, known for her fierce rhetoric, accused the West of seeking to “dehumanize” Putin and destroy any potential for negotiations. She added that Trump’s statement was “another brick” in the wall of negative perception surrounding Russia.
Trump’s criticism comes at a time when Putin’s invasion of Ukraine has resulted in a massive loss of life and global condemnation. With Russia’s military struggling and facing significant setbacks on the battlefield,
