Volodymyr Zelenskyy “started” the war in Ukraine with Russia.
The statement: Volodymyr Zelenskyy “started” the war in Ukraine with Russia.
Context
stated on February 18, 2025 in remarks to reporters at Mar-a-Lago:
Published finding: Pants on Fire
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