GOP senators fact check Trump's Ukraine rhetoric, while still backing his strategy

President Trump criticized Ukrainian President Zelenskyy as a “dictator” and falsely claimed Ukraine provoked the war with Russia. Some Senate Republicans disagreed with Trump’s comments, emphasizing Russia’s responsibility for the conflict. Lawmakers expressed concerns about Trump’s stance on Russia and Zelenskyy, but acknowledged his authority in foreign policy decisions. Trump’s negotiating tactics were seen as potentially beneficial in securing a deal to protect Ukraine.

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