Former US President Donald Trump has made controversial claims during a recent interview, stating that he could have prevented Russia’s invasion of Ukraine if he had remained in office. Trump blamed current President Joe Biden for the conflict, asserting that his strong relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin could have deterred the invasion. He also criticized the EU for not matching US spending on aid to Ukraine and for taking advantage of the US in trade relations.
In addition, Trump praised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, calling him honorable and defending his own actions during the 2019 impeachment, citing a “perfect” phone call with Zelenskyy. These comments come on the heels of leaked text messages between Trump’s vice-presidential pick, J.D. Vance, and far-right conspiracy theorist Charles Johnson, in which Vance disparaged US support for Ukraine.
Trump’s remarks have sparked controversy and drawn attention to the ongoing crisis in Ukraine. The former president’s assertion that he could have prevented the conflict has been met with skepticism, as many experts believe Russia’s invasion was a calculated geopolitical move regardless of who was in the White House. The international community continues to monitor the situation closely as tensions escalate in Eastern Europe.
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