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Putin Backs Trump for Nobel, Criticizes Recent Winner

10/10/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Russian President Vladimir Putin praised U.S. President Donald Trump’s peace efforts in the Middle East, noting Trump did not receive the Nobel Peace Prize.
Putin criticized the Nobel Committee for awarding the prize to María Corina Machado, saying it damaged the award's credibility.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he would nominate Trump for the Nobel if he secures a ceasefire with Russia.

History

Historical Context

The 1973 Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Henry Kissinger and Le Duc Tho for the Paris Peace Accords sparked significant controversy, as Tho declined the award, asserting that true peace was not achieved. This event marked the first time Nobel Committee members resigned in protest, reflecting ongoing debates about the legitimacy of the Peace Prize, which continue to resonate in contemporary discussions about international diplomacy.

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Story summary

Russian President Vladimir Putin praised U.S. President Donald Trump’s peace efforts in the Middle East, noting Trump did not receive the Nobel Peace Prize.
Putin criticized the Nobel Committee for awarding the prize to María Corina Machado, saying it damaged the award's credibility.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he would nominate Trump for the Nobel if he secures a ceasefire with Russia.

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