Putin Says “The Nobel Peace Prize Has Often Been Given to Those Who Did Nothing,” Adds on Trump: “It’s Not My Decision”

Russian President Vladimir Putin has criticized the Nobel Peace Prize committee, claiming that the award has often been granted to individuals who have done little or nothing to promote peace a practice he says has undermined the prize’s credibility.

This year, former U.S. President Donald Trump was widely seen as one of the top contenders for the prize, boasting that he had helped end seven conflicts since the start of the year including efforts to reduce tensions in Africa’s Great Lakes region, particularly between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

However, the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize ultimately went to María Corina Machado, a Venezuelan opposition leader and former deputy speaker of the National Assembly, recognized for her long-standing fight for democracy and human rights in her country.

When asked about Trump’s omission, Putin distanced himself from the decision-making process but used the opportunity to question the award’s integrity.

“It’s not up to me to decide who deserves the Nobel Peace Prize,” Putin said. “But there have been times when it was awarded to people who did absolutely nothing for peace. In my opinion, that devalues the award.”

He continued:

“They give the prize to people who have done nothing. It should go to those who have genuinely worked for peace otherwise, it loses its worth. I don’t know whether the U.S. President deserved it, but I see he’s doing a lot to address long-standing conflicts, including the situation in Ukraine. He’s trying to find solutions some progress has been made, some has not but at least he’s working toward peace.”

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