Title: | Fact-Check: Trump’s Ukraine Comments Echo Kremlin Talking Points – The Moscow Times |
URL: | https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/02/19/fact-check-trumps-ukraine-comments-echo-kremlin-talking-points-a88083 |
Publisher: | The Moscow Times |
Date published: | February 19, 2025 |
Description: | U.S. President Donald Trump has made several statements on Ukraine and Russia’s full-scale invasion of the country in recent days that closely resemble Kremlin rhetoric. The assertions have amplified fears that Trump, who is pushing to end the three-year war, may try to pressure Kyiv to make major concessions without seeking many in return from Moscow. The Moscow Times examines Trump’s statements and how they compare to Kremlin talking points – plus the truth behind the claims: Trump blames Ukraine for war |
Fact-Check: Trump’s Ukraine Comments Echo Kremlin Talking Points – The Moscow Times
U.S. President Donald Trump has made several statements on Ukraine and Russia's full-scale invasion of the country in recent days that closely resemble Kremlin rhetoric.
The assertions have amplified fears that Trump, who is pushing to end the three-year war, may try to pressure Kyiv to make major concessions without seeking many in return from Moscow.
The Moscow Times examines Trump's statements and how they compare to Kremlin talking points - plus the truth behind the claims:
Trump blames Ukraine for war
Trump questions President Volodymyr Zelensky’s legitimacy
Zelensky’s '4%’ approval rating