referred repeatedly to the conflict in Ukraine, reflecting on his past ties with Russian President Vladimir Putin. He went on to criticise Moscow's campaign in Ukraine, stating that Russia's war is 'not making Russia look good.' Trump's stance on Russian President Vladimir Putin and the Ukraine war has undergone a significant shift. Trump has publicly criticised Putin, calling him 'crazy' and expressing disappointment with his handling of the Ukraine war. In February 2022, Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, with President Vladimir Putin declaring the aim was to 'demilitarise and denazify' the country.