Russian President Vladimir Putin criticized former President Donald Trump’s missing Nobel Peace Prize, while Trump thanked Putin on TruthSocial Monday amid ongoing Ukraine crisis discussions.
Putin Criticizes Nobel Committee
Putin said the Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to people who have done nothing for peace, damaging the prize’s credibility. He cited past examples, including Barack Obama’s 2009 honor, and expressed doubt whether the current U.S. president merits the award.
Putin Commends Trump on Ukraine
Putin praised Trump’s commitment to resolving complex crises, noting that Trump is sincerely involved in Ukraine and that outcomes could be historic if Trump’s proposals succeed.
Trump Thanking Putin on TruthSocial
Trump posted on TruthSocial, writing “Thank you Vladimir Putin!”, and denied responding to questions about the Nobel during his Friday press briefing.
Maria Corina Machado Wins Nobel Peace Prize
Maria Corina Machado, a Venezuelan opposition leader, received the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize for her relentless work defending democratic rights and fighting for a peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy. The Norwegian committee highlighted her efforts.
White House Responds to Nobel Award
White House communications director Steven Cheung criticized the Nobel Committee for not recognizing Trump, saying the committee had “policy over peace” and expressed frustration after the Gaza ceasefire deal.