Trump's Ukraine War Comments Spark Backlash

Donald Trump's recent comments blaming Ukraine for the war with Russia have sparked significant backlash among international leaders. Trump suggested that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy could have avoided the war by negotiating with Russia earlier, a claim widely criticized as ignoring Russia's unprovoked invasion. Zelenskyy retorted that Trump is living in a 'disinformation space,' emphasizing that Russia's aggression is the root cause of the conflict. The Trump administration's exclusion of Ukraine from recent US-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia has further strained relations. French officials and others in NATO have expressed surprise and disagreement with Trump's statements, while Trump continues to assert his potential ability to broker peace. Diplomatic efforts continue, with concerns about the implications of any peace deal that excludes Ukraine from discussions.