Putin Criticizes Nobel Peace Prize, Voices Support for Trump Amid Missile Warning
Dushanbe, Tajikistan - Russian President Vladimir Putin sharply criticized the Nobel Peace Prize, alleging past awards have diminished the award’s credibility, and simultaneously expressed support for former U.S. President Donald Trump, following Trump’s recent discussion of possibly supplying Ukraine with Tomahawk missiles. The remarks, made to reporters after a visit to Tajikistan, represent a rare instance of direct commentary by Putin on the Nobel Committee and a public alignment with Trump on a sensitive geopolitical issue.
Putin questioned the merit of previous recipients, stating, “In the past, there have been cases where the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to people who did nothing for peace, which tarnished the reference of the price and credibility of the Nobel Committee,” adding, ”In my opinion, the members of the Committee considerably undermined the credibility of the award by such decisions.” He specifically cited instances of awards given shortly after individuals assumed power, questioning the basis for such recognition. “One onc got to power and got the price of peace after just a month or two. what for? Didn’t he do anything! Does it work like this?” Putin argued the prize should recognize “great personal achievements.”
The Kremlin’s support for Trump came as Putin warned trump against supplying Ukraine with Tomahawk missiles, suggesting it would necessitate strengthening Russia’s air defense due to the missiles’ potential proximity to the Polish border. Trump acknowledged Putin’s support,sharing a video of the russian President on his social network with the message,”Thank you,President Putine!”
This year,the Nobel Committee received 338 nominations – 244 individuals and 94 organizations. Last year’s prize was awarded to the Japanese organization Nihon Hidankyo for its efforts toward nuclear disarmament.
