‘I think that nation will be crushed very shortly’ — Trump says he’s ‘saving’ Ukraine

In an interview given to the Atlantic a few days ago, President Trump explained that his negotiations for a peace deal with Russia are of great help to Ukraine – otherwise Ukraine will be “crushed” Trump said.

Trump continued: “And again, this is (former U.S. President Joe) Biden’s war. I’m not gonna get saddled — I don’t wanna be saddled with it. It’s a terrible war. Should have never happened. It would’ve never happened, as sure as you’re sitting there.”

In further comments, Trump is reported to have said:

“When asked by Goldberg if continued escalation from Moscow would lead to the U.S. shipping weapons to Kyiv, Trump did not give a direct answer, suggesting other forms of pressure on Russia.

“Doesn’t have to be weapons,” he said.

“There are many forms of weapons. Doesn’t have to be weapons with bullets. It can be weapons with sanctions. It can be weapons with banking. It can be many other weapons.”