Trump reiterates unusual assertion that he could resolve the Russia-Ukraine conflict during a meeting with Zelensky. He has often suggested that he might reduce defense assistance to Ukraine as a strategy to push for a resolution to the ongoing war.

During a recent presidential debate, Donald Trump avoided a direct question regarding whether he supports Ukraine's victory in its ongoing conflict with Russia. This evasion has reignited concerns about his potential administration's stance on military aid to Kyiv. When asked by ABC's David Muir if he wanted Ukraine to win the war, Trump refrained from providing a clear answer, instead stating, "I want the war to stop." He emphasized the humanitarian impact of the conflict, claiming that millions of people were being killed, a figure that has not been verified by any official sources. Trump's reluctance to explicitly endorse Ukraine's success has led to renewed scrutiny of his perceived closeness to Russian President Vladimir Putin and raised questions about the future of U.S. support for Ukraine should he return to office.