Boris Johnson criticizes Trump for inaccurate claims about Ukraine and Russia war
Boris Johnson criticized Donald Trump for claiming Ukraine started the war with Russia, calling the statements inaccurate. Johnson stated that Trump's remarks aim to provoke European action rather than reflect historical truth. Johnson emphasized that Ukraine did not initiate the conflict and compared the situation to the U.S. attack on Pearl Harbor. He also noted that Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelensky, has a higher approval rating than Trump suggested. Downing Street has not commented on Trump's statements. European leaders are meeting in Paris to discuss their response, while Johnson urged for more serious action from Europe regarding the war.