The Ukraine-Russia War: Trump’s Controversial Take
In a recent press conference, President Donald Trump suggested that Ukraine bears responsibility for the ongoing war with Russia, stating that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky “should have never started it.”
Trump criticized Ukraine for not negotiating a deal to prevent the conflict, asserting, “You could have made a deal.”
These remarks have sparked significant controversy, as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022 was widely condemned as unprovoked aggression. Fact-checkers have refuted claims that Ukraine instigated the war, emphasizing that Russia initiated the conflict without justification.
European leaders have expressed concern over President Trump’s comments and the exclusion of Ukraine and European allies from recent U.S.-Russia peace talks. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas emphasized the need for unity and cooperation with the U.S. to achieve a lasting peace on Ukraine’s terms.
In response to the situation, a U.S. envoy visited Ukraine to reaffirm support for the country following President Trump’s remarks