Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed support for former U.S. President Donald Trump, stating his belief that Trump could “restore order” in Europe amid the war in Ukraine. Putin praised Trump’s character and stubbornness, suggesting he could quickly resolve the conflict. He also claimed that European countries opposed Trump’s candidacy, preferring Joe Biden. Meanwhile, Trump suggested a possible negotiated settlement to end the war and criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for not reaching a deal earlier. Zelensky, in response, clarified that Ukraine received significantly less than the $200 billion in U.S. aid Trump mentioned, totaling about $76 billion, with much of it directed toward military assistance.