Donald Trump’s claims about Ukraine, fact-checked | SBS News

Claim: Zelenskyy is a 'dictator' who is blocking elections
Fact check: Ukrainian elections can't be held during a war

Claim: Zelenskyy has an approval rating of 4 per cent
Fact check: Recent polling indicates Zelenkskyy has an approval rating of 57 per cent

Claim: Ukraine 'started' the war
Fact check: Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022

Claim: The US contributes more aid to Ukraine than Europe
Fact check: Europe has overtaken the US in terms of Ukraine aid

Title: Donald Trump’s claims about Ukraine, fact-checked | SBS News
URL: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/donald-trumps-claims-about-ukraine-fact-checked/d1ufthp99
Publisher: SBS News (Australia)
Date published: February 19, 2025
Description:

Claim: Zelenskyy is a ‘dictator’ who is blocking elections
Fact check: Ukrainian elections can’t be held during a war

Claim: Zelenskyy has an approval rating of 4 per cent
Fact check: Recent polling indicates Zelenkskyy has an approval rating of 57 per cent

Claim: Ukraine ‘started’ the war
Fact check: Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022

Claim: The US contributes more aid to Ukraine than Europe
Fact check: Europe has overtaken the US in terms of Ukraine aid