Trump Warns Putin Is 'Playing with Fire' as Russia Deploys 50,000 Troops Near Ukraine


Trump Warns Putin Is 'Playing with Fire' as Russia Deploys 50,000 Troops Near Ukraine
President Donald Trump has issued a sharp warning to Russian President Vladimir Putin following reports that Russia has deployed 50,000 troops near Ukraine’s northeastern border, specifically around the Sumy region. In a statement released on his Truth Social account, Trump said, “Putin is playing with fire,” describing the troop surge as a deliberate provocation that could destabilize the region further and lead to devastating consequences. “What Vladimir Putin doesn’t realize is that if it weren’t for me, lots of really bad things would have already happened to Russia,” Trump posted. “He’s playing with fire.” The Kremlin’s latest military movement has triggered global concern, with satellite images and Ukrainian intelligence confirming the large-scale deployment. Ukrainian officials say the troops are positioned...