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Trump Thanks Putin For Recognition After Nobel Peace Prize Controversy
Oct 11, 2025 10:41 pm CST
US President Donald Trump publicly thanked Vladimir Putin for acknowledging his efforts in resolving global conflicts following his Nobel Peace Prize disappointment. While Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado received the award, Putin questioned previous Nobel decisions and praised Trump's genuine attempts to address long-standing international crises, particularly regarding Ukraine.
Nobel Prize Committee Defends Selection Process Amid White House Criticism Over 2025 Peace Prize Decision
Oct 11, 2025 01:54 pm CST
The Norwegian Nobel Committee has firmly responded to criticism from the White House after awarding the 2025 Peace Prize to Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado instead of former US President Donald Trump. Committee chair Jorgen Watne Frydnes emphasized that decisions are based solely on Alfred Nobel's will and genuine peace-building efforts, not political pressure, despite receiving thousands of lobbying letters annually.