Washington: US President Donald Trump is doing "a lot" to resolve complex crises around the world, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated, following the awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado despite some countries recommending Trump's name for the honor.

According to Anadolu Agency, Putin expressed skepticism about the Nobel Committee's decision-making process during a press conference in Dushanbe, concluding a three-day visit to Tajikistan. Putin criticized the committee for awarding the prize to individuals who, in his view, have done little for peace, which he claims has negatively affected the award's prestige. Although he questioned whether Trump deserved the award, Putin acknowledged Trump's efforts in resolving longstanding global issues, citing the Middle East as a notable example.

Putin emphasized Trump's "sincere" efforts to end the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Meanwhile, the Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize to Machado for her work promoting democratic rights in Venezuela. The White House criticized the committee's decision, with spokesman Steven Cheung accusing it of prioritizing politics over peace. Trump expressed gratitude toward Putin for his supportive remarks on social media.

Addressing Azerbaijani-Russian relations, Putin dismissed the notion of a crisis, attributing any tension to emotional reactions following last year's Azerbaijani Airlines plane crash. He assured that investigations are concluding and expressed hope for improved bilateral relations, particularly in logistics, industrial cooperation, and humanitarian efforts.

Putin also commented on the New START Treaty, highlighting the potential for extension before its expiration, contingent on US cooperation. In response to the potential transfer of Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, Putin stated Russia would bolster its air defenses. He hinted at ongoing development and testing of new Russian weapons, suggesting further announcements might be forthcoming.