Former US President Donald Trump has made a bold claim that the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war would not have occurred if he were still in office.
Trump’s statement came after a “lengthy and highly productive” phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
According to Trump, the two leaders discussed various topics, including Ukraine, the Middle East, energy, artificial intelligence, and the power of the dollar.
Trump also highlighted the historical ties between the US and Russia, noting their shared sacrifices during World War II.
Trump claimed that Putin referenced his campaign slogan, “Common Sense,” and that they both agreed on the need to stop the ongoing bloodshed in Ukraine. He also announced that he would begin negotiations with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and had tasked key officials with leading the peace talks.
However, Trump’s claim that “millions of people” have died in the Russia-Ukraine war is not supported by official statistics.
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights reported 40,838 civilian casualties, including 28,382 injuries, as of December 31, 2024.
