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 Claim: Zelenskyy has an approval rating of 4 per cent Claim: Ukraine ‘started’ the war Claim: The US contributes more aid to Ukraine than Europe |
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