Putin Called a 'Genius' by Trump, Who Reversed to "Russian Military Operation, Very Sad" in a Day

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyunjung] Former U.S. President Donald Trump said on the 23rd (local time) that Russia's military operation in Ukraine is "a very sad thing for the world." This came just one day after he praised Russian President Vladimir Putin as a "genius" for recognizing the independence of the Luhansk and Donetsk regions in eastern Ukraine.

CNN reported on the 23rd (local time), citing an interview with former President Trump on Fox News. He said, "This should not have happened," and added, "If it were during my administration, this would not have happened." He emphasized, "It is a very sad thing for the world and all countries, and it will certainly be very sad for the casualties that will occur unnecessarily."

Regarding former President Trump's earlier praise of President Putin as a "genius," White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki stated, "We do not take advice from that person," and said the Biden administration is taking a "different approach" from the Trump administration.

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