‘We’re friends but … ‘: Trump recalls warning Putin over Ukraine invasion ‘I’ll hit you in middle of Moscow’

Former US President Donald Trump claimed he warned Russian President Vladimir Putin about severe consequences if Russia invaded Ukraine. In a recent interview, Trump stated he told Putin, “I’m going to hit you right in the middle of fricking Moscow.” Describing Putin’s disbelief, Trump reiterated his threat. Trump had earlier claimed that the Russia-Ukraine war wouldn’t have occurred under his leadership.