Kathrine Frich
If Trump tries to arrest Putin, it would be seen as an act of war.
If Trump tries to arrest Putin, it would be seen as an act of war.
Russian Media Claims Putin Could Be Taken Hostage
A Russian newspaper has made a shocking claim. It says Vladimir Putin could be taken hostage during his upcoming meeting with Donald Trump in Alaska.
The idea comes from a pro-Kremlin columnist who believes the situation could quickly become dangerous.
Trump and Putin Set to Meet in Alaska
The meeting is set for today in Alaska. Trump and Putin are expected to talk about the war in Ukraine.
There were also rumors that Ukraine’s leader, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, might take part in the talks.
But now, new claims suggest something more extreme could happen.
Columnist Calls Putin ‘Hostage Number One’
Russian writer Vyacheslav Novorossiysky called Putin “hostage number one.”
He said it’s possible that something unexpected could happen at the meeting.
He warned that the U.S. might try to trap Putin, which would lead to serious problems.
Could Trump Betray Putin?
Even though Trump has spoken kindly about Putin in the past, the columnist doesn’t trust him.
He points out that U.S. military aid to Ukraine has never stopped. He says this shows Trump might not be as friendly to Russia as he once seemed.
Russian Warning: Arrest Could Lead to War
The Russian article warns that if Trump tries to arrest Putin, it would be seen as an act of war. Novorossiysky says that Russia would strike back right away.
He said any country or group that helps would also be a target.
Russia Could Put Nuclear Forces on Alert
The article says that if Putin is held against his will, Russia’s military might respond fast.
It could raise the alert level of its missiles, ships, and planes, even nuclear weapons. The message: Russia would not back down.
Fears of Global War Spread
Novorossiysky didn’t stop with warnings to the U.S. He claimed that a crisis like this could pull in other countries too.
He said even China and India might not be able to stay out of the fight if war begins.
