So is this "disinformation is sometimes necessary" or does it suggest Putin wishes the war in Ukraine to continue for Russia's purposes? Because you might assume the Russian leader might prefer the leader that isn't excited to send Ukraine tens of billions more money and arms. Trump seems more likely to try and negotiate an end to the conflict, so if what Putin says is true I'd conclude he wishes the war to continue.
So is this "disinformation is sometimes necessary" or does it suggest Putin wishes the war in Ukraine to continue for Russia's purposes? Because you might assume the Russian leader might prefer the leader that isn't excited to send Ukraine tens of billions more money and arms. Trump seems more likely to try and negotiate an end to the conflict, so if what Putin says is true I'd conclude he wishes the war to continue.