Trump criticises ‘weak’ European leaders over Ukraine and immigration

US President Donald Trump criticized European leaders as “weak” and suggested the US might reduce its support for Ukraine.

A wide range Interview with PoliticoHe said “rotten” European countries had failed to control immigration or take decisive action to end Ukraine’s war with Russia, accusing them of allowing Kiev to fight “until it falls.”

He argued that Russia was “superior” and called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to “play ball” by ceding the region to Moscow.

In the UK, Downing Street rejected Trump’s claim that Europe had failed to act, citing the UK’s leadership on sanctions and reiterating its support for the US-led peace process.