Trump claims Ukraine is responsible for war with Russia in recent remarks

President Donald Trump recently suggested that Ukraine is responsible for the ongoing war with Russia, echoing some Russian narratives. His comments came after U.S. officials met with a Russian delegation to discuss peace talks. Trump claimed that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's approval rating has dropped significantly, but he did not provide evidence for this. Recent surveys indicate that while Zelensky's popularity has declined, he still has a majority of support among Ukrainians. Ukraine has not held elections since 2019 due to martial law, which was implemented after Russia's invasion in February 2022. Zelensky has stated he will hold elections once the conflict ends, a position supported by many Ukrainians.