
President Donald Trump suggested Tuesday that Ukraine was responsible for Russia's invasion of the country three years ago, arguing Kyiv could have made a deal to avoid the conflict. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. “You should have never started it,” Trump said of Ukraine while criticizing President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who had expressed concern that his country was not included in talks between the U.S. and Russia in Saudi Arabia.
Main Idea: Donald Trump blamed Ukraine for starting the war with Russia and said he could have made a peace deal that avoided most of the damage.
Key Points:
Trump’s blame shift may weaken US support for Ukraine and raise uncertainty for taxpayers, allies, and markets.
A faster peace deal could reduce war costs and lower the risk of more global price shocks if talks succeed.
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Russian foreign minister quoted reacting to Trump’s remarks and U.S.-Russia policy shifts.
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