Trump Criticizes US Aid to Ukraine and Praises Russia's Military Record

Donald Trump criticized US aid to Ukraine and praised Russia's military history during a speech in Savannah, Georgia. He mocked President Joe Biden's stance on supporting Ukraine and suggested Russia's historical resilience. Trump has a contentious history with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, who implied Trump's oversimplification of the conflict.

In a speech in Savannah, Georgia, former President Donald Trump criticized US aid to Ukraine and praised Russia's military history in past conflicts. He ridiculed President Joe Biden's commitment to support Ukraine until victory and mentioned Russia's triumphs in World War II and the Napoleonic Wars as evidence of its military prowess.

Trump also reiterated his stance that the US needs to withdraw from the conflict, although he did not specify how he would achieve this if re-elected. He mocked Biden by mimicking his voice and questioned the logic behind continuous support for Ukraine.

The former president also commented on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to the US, labeling him as "the greatest salesman on Earth" for securing substantial US aid. Trump and Zelenskyy have a fraught history, with Trump's previous pressure on Zelenskyy to investigate Joe Biden leading to his first impeachment.

(With inputs from agencies.)