Trump claims Russia ‘was not eager about defending’ Assad after Syrian prez flees, says it is Putin’s ‘time to behave’

‘Too many lives are being so needlessly wasted’

In a Truth Social publish, Trump wrote, “Assad is gone. He has fled his nation. His protector, Russia, Russia, Russia, led by Vladimir Putin, was not eager about defending him any longer. There was no motive for Russia to be there within the first place. They misplaced all curiosity in Syria due to Ukraine, the place near 600,000 Russian troopers lay wounded or lifeless, in a struggle that ought to by no means have began, and will go on ceaselessly.”

He added, “Russia and Iran are in a weakened state proper now, one due to Ukraine and a foul economic system, the opposite due to Israel and its combating success. Likewise, Zelenskyy and Ukraine wish to make a deal and cease the insanity. They have ridiculously misplaced 400,000 troopers, and plenty of extra civilians. There must be a right away ceasefire and negotiations ought to start. Too many lives are being so needlessly wasted, too many households destroyed, and if it retains going, it may possibly flip into one thing a lot greater, and much worse. I do know Vladimir properly. This is his time to behave. China may also help. The World is ready!”

Damascus fell as town of Homs fell to the rebels on Saturday, December 7, after lower than 24 hours of combating. Thousands of residents started dancing and chanting “Assad is gone, Homs is free” and “Long stay Syria and down with Bashar al-Assad” after authorities troops fled town.