He wanted to overthrow the pro-Western government and return Ukraine to Russia's sphere of influence. Putin failed, but more than three years on a fifth of Ukrainian territory is in Russian hands, and the US - until recently Ukraine's strongest ally - has paused aid under President Donald Trump and blamed Ukraine for starting the war.

President Donald Trump of the United States has caused a stir by suggesting that Ukraine may not survive the war with Russia. Speaking in an interview with Fox News that aired on Sunday, Trump was asked whether he was comfortable with the fact that he had stopped aid to the country and that Ukraine might not survive because of this.

Donald Trump has suggested Ukraine “may not survive” the war against Russia, even if American support continues. The US president was asked about his decision to pause support for Ukraine following his Oval Office clash Volodymyr Zelensky,