President Donald Trump claimed there would have been no war in Ukraine if he were president. However, his controversial interactions with Ukraine's president Zelenskyy raise questions about his motives. Since re-ascension to power, Trump has made statements that appear to downplay U.S. aid to Ukraine, while simultaneously seeking closer relations with Russia. His historical impeachment tied to interactions with Zelenskyy adds complexity to this dynamic, suggesting a goal of political leverage and possibly undermining Ukraine for personal gain as he positions himself on the world stage.
Trump has made a number of controversial statements about Ukraine and Zelenskyy all while condoning US-Russia relationship talks since he came back into power in January.
Trump's humiliating impeachment traces its roots to a phone call with Zelenskyy in December 2019, accused of seeking to influence the 2020 election.
Trump has suggested that the United States has spent $300-$350bn on Ukraine aid - a claim that is often considered an exaggeration.
Trump has said he is finding it "more difficult, frankly, to deal with Ukraine" than Russia in attempts to broker peace between the two nations.
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