Ukraine may not survive war against Russia even if US aid continues - Trump
US President, Donald Trump has suggested in a new interview that Ukraine's resistance against Russia's land, air and sea invasion may fail even if the US were to continue supporting Kyiv.
Speaking to Fox News channel's 'Sunday Morning Futures', Trump was asked about his controversial decision to pause support for Kyiv as it fends off Russia's full-scale invasion.
Trump, who had a disastrous meeting with Zelenskyy at the White House last week, was asked about a warning from Polish President Andrzej Duda "that without American support, Ukraine will not survive".
Asked if he was "comfortable" with that outcome, the US president said: "Well, it may not survive anyway.
"But we have some weaknesses with Russia. You know, it takes two," Mr Trump added.
It comes as Zelenskyy will visit Saudi Arabia for a Monday meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, while Ukrainian diplomatic and military representatives will meet with a US delegation on Tuesday.
Trump's latest remarks come amid global concern over the souring relationship between Ukraine and the US, which alongside the EU has been Kyiv's main backer in its defence against Russia's three-year land, air and sea invasion.
The US paused military aid and the sharing of intelligence with Ukraine this month after a meeting between Mr Trump and Mr Zelenskyy on 28 February descended into acrimony in front of the world's media.
Trump ordered the pause as he attempts to put pressure on Mr Zelenskyy to negotiate a ceasefire deal with Russia.
Trump has privately made it clear to aides that a signed minerals deal between Washington and Kyiv will not be enough to restart aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine.
The 78-year-old president reportedly wants the deal signed, but also wants to see a change in Zelenskyy's attitude towards peace talks.
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