Former US President Donald Trump has made a bold claim, stating that the war in Ukraine would never have occurred if he had remained in office. In a recent interview, Trump criticised President Joe Biden's handling of relations with Russia, suggesting that his own approach would have prevented the invasion.
Trump's Controversial Remarks
Trump argued that his "strong relationship" with Russian President Vladimir Putin would have deterred military action. "They wouldn't have dared move under my watch," he declared, positioning himself as a tougher negotiator than his successor.
Biden's Leadership Under Fire
The former president accused the Biden administration of weakness, claiming their policies emboldened Moscow. His comments come as Ukraine continues to defend against Russian advances, with Western support proving crucial to Kyiv's resistance.
NATO's Role in the Conflict
Trump also questioned NATO's current strategy, though he stopped short of repeating previous calls to withdraw from the alliance. Analysts remain divided on whether his claims hold merit, with some suggesting Putin's ambitions were always likely to lead to conflict regardless of US leadership.
