8:47 19 October 2024
Trump Blames Zelensky for Russia-Ukraine War
In recent statements, former U.S. President Donald Trump has controversially blamed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia. Trump argued that Zelensky "should never have let that war start," implying that Ukraine’s leadership mishandled negotiations with Russia, leading to the full-scale invasion. Trump's comments came as he criticized Zelensky and U.S. President Joe Biden, suggesting that the Biden administration could have prevented the conflict if it had taken a more assertive diplomatic approach.
Trump’s remarks align with his long-standing criticism of U.S. involvement in the war and his calls for a negotiated peace that could be acceptable to both Ukraine and Russia. These statements have drawn sharp criticism from many who view Russia as the clear aggressor in the war, while others noted Trump’s close relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin during his presidency.
Zelensky has responded to such criticism by defending Ukraine's fight for sovereignty and questioning Trump’s claims that he could end the war within 24 hours if re-elected.
(EURACTIV.pl)
