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In reversal, Trump says Russia attacked Ukraine

President Donald Trump acknowledged that Russia invaded Ukraine during an interview on February 21, 2025, reversing his previous remarks.
Trump mentioned that Kyiv would soon sign a minerals agreement with the United States to aid in ending the Ukraine war.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy stated that Ukrainian and US teams are working on the draft agreement.
European officials expressed concern over the change in the United States' stance, fearing a peace deal could favor Russia.

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In reversal, Trump says Russia attacked Ukraine

President Donald Trump reversed course on Friday and said Russia did in fact invade Ukraine, and that Kyiv would soon sign a minerals agreement with the United States as part of efforts to end the Ukraine war.

6 hours ago·United States

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NRC Handelsblad

Trump finally admits: it was Russia that started the war

US President Donald Trump acknowledges that it was Russia that declared war, he made clear in an interview with Fox News on Friday.

10 hours ago·Netherlands

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The Kyiv Independent

Trump admits Russia attacked Ukraine

"Russia attacked, but they shouldn't have let him attack," U.S. President Donald Trump said on Feb. 21, after previously blaming Ukraine for starting the war.

14 hours ago·Kyiv, Ukraine

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Sydney Morning Herald

‘I’ve had it’: Trump admits Russia attacked Ukraine as he blames Zelensky, Biden

While the US president vented, his special envoy to Ukraine broke ranks and praised Zelensky as an embattled and courageous leader following a critical meeting in Kyiv.

17 hours ago·Sydney, Australia

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Newsweek

Trump acknowledges Russia 'attacked' Ukraine but defends Putin

Trump was pressed by the Fox News host regarding his remarks that Ukraine "should have never started" its war with Russia.

24 hours ago·United States

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antena3.ro

Donald Trump says Putin ordered the invasion of Ukraine. On the minerals deal: "I hope it will be signed soon"

Donald Trump has backtracked on his claim that Kiev started the war with Russia and admitted, in an interview with Fox News, that Ukraine was invaded on the orders of Vladimir Putin. The American president said...

3 hours ago

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