Trump says Ukraine 'should have never started' war in Ukraine
President Donald Trump suggested on Tuesday that Ukraine was responsible for Russia's invasion of the country three years ago. "You never should have never started it," he said. It comes as Russia launched a new wave of drone and missile attacks just hours after opening talks with U.S. officials aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. Reporting for TODAY, NBC's Richard Engel speaks to soldiers from the 127 Brigade Tank Unit.
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