The key facts
- Trump said both countries have lost many people, but Russia is a 'huge country' while Ukraine is not
Trump assessed the demographic potential of the parties to the conflict
US President Donald Trump commented on the demographic capabilities of Russia and Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict. He made the remarks in a conversation with journalists at the White House. According to the American leader, both countries are suffering human losses, but Russia, being the more populous state, has an advantage over Ukraine in this respect. 'Ukraine has lost a lot of people, Russia has lost a lot of people. However, Russia is a huge country, Ukraine is not,' Life.ru quoted his words.
Trump previously called Russia a great power
As the outlet notes, Trump had previously stated that Russia, unlike Ukraine, is a great power and a 'big machine.' At that time, he pointed out that Russia had taken control of a significant territory during the conflict and continues to advance.
