NEW DELHI: On January 20, 2025, after being inaugurated as the 47th president, Donald Trump signed an executive order addressing the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Trump stated, “This war would have never started if I were president,” emphasizing that his leadership would have prevented the escalation.
Trump emphasized that during his presidency, he maintained a “strong” stance with Russia, and he believes his strategic negotiations would have avoided the conflict.
Trump’s remarks underscored his “America First” foreign policy, where he claimed to have effectively deterred major global conflicts through tough diplomatic measures. In his statement, Trump said, “This war would have never started if I were president. I would have made sure it never reached this point.”
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Trump’s executive order, signed on the same day, seeks to implement policies that would further strengthen U.S. defence and foreign policy strategies. The order outlines measures to support U.S. military readiness and energy independence, with a primary focus on countering foreign adversaries like Russia.
Additionally, the regulation aims to increase U.S. energy production to reduce reliance on foreign sources, a policy he argues would have positioned the U.S. better in handling global energy dynamics and potentially preventing crises like the one unfolding in Ukraine.
The executive order is part of Trump’s broader strategy to restore American influence on the global stage. As the war in Ukraine continues, his position remains steadfast, claiming his diplomatic strategies would have ensured peace and stability in the region.
