New Delhi, March 10 -- US President Donald Trump assumes that Ukraine might not be able to survive against Russia, even if the United States escalates its support for Kyiv's fight. Trump was defending his decision to reduce US aid to Ukraine despite growing concerns from European leaders that Ukraine may not be able to withstand the war without further assistance from the US.

In an interview with Fox News' Sunday Morning Futures, Trump said, "Well, it may not survive anyway," when asked about the future of Ukraine amidst the ongoing conflict with Russia. He added, "We have some weaknesses with Russia. It takes two. Look, it was not going to happen - that war and it happened. So now we're stuck with this mess."

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