U.S. President Donald Trump has asserted that the United States is nearing an agreement concerning the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, while strongly criticizing the Biden administration’s financial support for Ukraine.
Speaking on the conflict, Trump described it as a “horrible situation,” emphasizing the massive loss of life on both sides. “People are being killed, mostly young men—Russians and Ukrainians—at levels you’ve never seen before, thousands each week,” he stated.
Trump claimed he has been in discussions with both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, expressing confidence that the war would soon come to an end. However, he suggested that the U.S. has unfairly shouldered the financial burden of supporting Ukraine, contrasting its aid contributions with those of European nations.
According to Trump, while European countries provided $100 billion in loans to Ukraine, the U.S. has contributed $350 billion without expecting repayment. He criticized the Biden administration for what he called a “stupid, incompetent” approach, vowing to secure compensation for the funds sent to Kyiv.
“We are asking for Rare Earth minerals and oil—anything we can get—because we feel so stupid. Europe gave money as a loan, and they will get it back. We gave money for nothing,” Trump stated, insisting that he would negotiate to recover U.S. funds.
Trump further blamed Biden for failing to prevent the war, arguing that Russia would not have invaded Ukraine under his leadership. “There was no way Russia was ever going to go in. If I were president, there was zero chance a shot would even have been fired,” he said.
Beyond the Russia-Ukraine war, Trump also referenced the Israel-Gaza conflict, asserting that the October 7 attack by Hamas on Israel would not have occurred under his administration. He alleged that Iran had been financially weakened during his presidency but regained wealth after Biden lifted sanctions, allowing Tehran to fund militant groups such as Hamas and Hezbollah.
“Iran was broke when I left office. They had no money for Hamas or Hezbollah. But Biden lifted the sanctions, and Iran quickly became rich,” Trump claimed, suggesting that the administration’s policies indirectly fueled the attack on Israel.
Trump concluded by reiterating his efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war and ensure that the U.S. is compensated for its financial commitments. “We are working on it. I don’t like talking about it because we’re in the middle of negotiations, but it’s a very sad situation,” he said.
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The U.S. has been one of Ukraine’s primary supporters since Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022, providing billions in military and humanitarian aid. However, the scale and nature of U.S. assistance have been a subject of domestic and international debate, particularly among Republican lawmakers.
President Trump, the 47th U.S. President, has repeatedly criticized Biden’s foreign policy, positioning himself as a leader who takes a more transactional approach to international aid and diplomacy..
