plan for securing victory. “Listen, when you start a war, you gotta know you can win a war. You don’t start a war against somebody that’s 20 times your size and then hope that people give you some missiles,” Trump said. The remarks triggered immediate backlash from critics who argue that Russia , not Ukraine, initiated the 2022 full-scale invasion. Analysts say Trump’s comments risk misrepresenting the origins of the conflict and could undermine Western support for Ukraine at a critical moment. The statement comes as the Trump administration reassesses U.S. foreign aid policies, including funding for Ukraine’s defense efforts. With the war entering another year, the White House’s position is expected to play a central role in upcoming congressional debates on military assistance. Ukrainian officials have not yet formally responded to the comments, but advisers close to Zelenskyy have previously rejected similar accusations, saying Ukraine is defending its sovereignty under unprecedented aggression.