Boris Johnson criticizes Trump for blaming Ukraine in Putin's war comments

Boris Johnson criticized Donald Trump for blaming Ukraine for the war started by Vladimir Putin, comparing it to claiming the U.S. attacked Japan at Pearl Harbor. Johnson, a strong supporter of Ukraine, defended President Zelensky against Trump's "dictator" label. Johnson emphasized that Ukraine did not initiate the conflict and noted that elections are not typical during invasions. He argued that Trump's comments were meant to provoke a response from European leaders regarding their support for Ukraine. Responses to Trump's remarks included strong rebukes from various leaders, asserting Zelensky's democratic legitimacy. Discussions about peace talks have excluded Ukraine, raising concerns about the implications for the country’s sovereignty.