Kathrine Frich
Donald Trump has once again stirred international debate with remarks about the war in Ukraine, saying the conflict no longer threatens world peace.
His comments, reported by several foreign media outlets, come as questions grow over Washington’s continued role in the conflict.
The U.S. president used the opportunity to boast about his record on ending wars.
‘It won’t happen’
“If I had been president, this war would never have happened. And if I were not president, it could have led to World War Three. It won’t happen,” Trump said, according to media reports.
He claimed that during his time in office he had halted several international conflicts, suggesting that his leadership had prevented global escalation.
“In the last nine months, I have stopped eight wars. I don’t want wars. If we go to war, we’ll win quickly, and it will be brutal. But you know what? I don’t want to fight,” he added.
Boasting of past ‘success’
Trump again positioned himself as a peacemaker, asserting that his administration had ended multiple wars and insisting he could “stop” the conflict between Moscow and Kyiv.
His remarks echo his earlier campaign claims that his presidency maintained stability through “strength and respect.”
Critics, however, have accused him of oversimplifying global security challenges and using the war in Ukraine as a political talking point ahead of next year’s election.
Funding cut claims
Trump also declared that the U.S. had stopped “spending money” on Ukraine and instead was now “earning” money by selling weapons through NATO.
“Look at the damage Russia and Ukraine have done to us as a country. We spent 350 billion dollars. We’re not spending money anymore. Now they pay us through NATO,” he told reporters.
His statement appeared to contradict official figures showing that Washington continues to provide military and humanitarian assistance to Kyiv, although some programs have been delayed amid political disputes in Congress.
Political reaction
Trump’s comments have reignited criticism from foreign policy experts, who say such remarks could undermine allied confidence in U.S. commitments to NATO and European security.
While supporters hailed him as a strong voice for ending “endless wars,” others warned that his stance could embolden Russia and weaken Ukraine’s position on the battlefield.
Sources: LA.LV, BBC, Reuters, AP
This article is made and published by Kathrine Frich, who may have used AI in the preparation
