Donald Trump has falsely accused Ukraine of starting a war against a larger neighbor, inviting invasion and mass death. This move appears to be part of Trump’s efforts to align himself with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The US president’s actions have sparked outrage, as he has a history of prioritizing Putin over American interests.
However, the facts are clear: Russia launched this war in 2014 and expanded it in 2022. Ukraine is a country comprising mostly Orthodox Christians who are being targeted by Putin’s aggressive actions. Trump’s decision to side with Russia undermines US values and emboldens Putin’s expansionist agenda.
Source: https://www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/archive/2025/02/trump-putin-ukraine-conflict-history/681743